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Schools in 90275 — Rancho Palos Verdes, California: 90275 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

90275 has 10 ranked schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, averaging a Scope Score of 70.9/100 — 26.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 39.8 to 93.3, a 53.5-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
70.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
53.5
39.8 – 93.3
Avg Exceeded %
50.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 90275 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary with a Scope Score of 93 and 68.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 50.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 90275 averages 10.3%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90275 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90275
90275Rancho Palos Verdes10Strong
70.9/100
90274Palos Verdes Estates7Strong
73.5/100
+2.6
90277Redondo Beach6Solid
62.5/100
-8.4
90272Pacific Palisades3Solid
67.0/100
-3.9
90278Redondo Beach6Solid
66.8/100
-4.1
90270Maywood6Developing
48.4/100
-22.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 90275

6 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90275 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 90275

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
68.3%Strong
93/100
2Soleado Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
65.0%Strong
79/100
3Ridgecrest Intermediate
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
56.4%Strong
78/100
4Point Vicente Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
54.6%Strong
78/100
5Vista Grande Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
59.2%Strong
76/100
6Silver Spur Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
61.4%Strong
75/100
7Mira Catalina Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Growth Engine
46.8%Solid
68/100
8Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
35.7%Solid
62/100
9Miraleste Intermediate
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Solid Base
35.7%Solid
59/100
10Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
24.1%Developing
40/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 schools in 90275Methodology · Explore all schools

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90275

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 90275 (Rancho Palos Verdes) good?
90275 has 10 ranked schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, averaging a Scope Score of 70.9/100 — 26.1 points above the state average. 50.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 90275?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90275 is Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary with a Scope Score of 93/100 and 68.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90275 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90275 average a Scope Score of 70.9/100 — 26.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 50.7% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 90275?
Zip code 90275 has 10 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.