Schools in 90275 — Rancho Palos Verdes, California: 90275 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
90275 has 10 ranked schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, averaging a Scope Score of 68.6/100 — 29.8 points above the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 90275's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.8 to 89.5, a 52.7-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90275 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary with a Scope Score of 89 and 68.3% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 50.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.1%, itself weighted to 90275's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 90275's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +75 scale-score points across 7 schools in 90275 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90275 averages 10.3%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 90275's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90275 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90275 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90275 | Rancho Palos Verdes | — | 10 | 68.6/100 | — |
| 90274 | Rolling Hills Estates | 2.6 | 7 | 73.9/100 | +5.3 |
| 90732 | San Pedro | 3.1 | 3 | 55.3/100 | -13.3 |
| 90717 | Lomita | 3.3 | 3 | 46.3/100 | -22.3 |
| 90505 | Torrance | 3.6 | 8 | 68.9/100 | +0.3 |
| 90731 | San Pedro | 4.1 | 11 | 48.1/100 | -20.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90275
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All schools in 90275
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (7)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 68.3% | Strong 89/100 |
| 2 | Soleado Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 65.0% | Strong 77/100 |
| 3 | Vista Grande Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 59.2% | Strong 74/100 |
| 4 | Silver Spur Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 61.4% | Strong 74/100 |
| 5 | Point Vicente Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 54.6% | Strong 74/100 |
| 6 | Mira Catalina Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Strong All-Around | 46.8% | Strong 64/100 |
| 7 | Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 24.1% | Solid 37/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest Intermediate Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 56.4% | Strong 79/100 |
| 2 | Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 35.7% | Strong 61/100 |
| 3 | Miraleste Intermediate Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Solid Base | 35.7% | Strong 57/100 |
Schools in 90275 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology