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Schools in 90277 — Redondo Beach, California

90277 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.6 — 20.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.5 to 75.8, a 40.3-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
64.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.3
35.5 – 75.8
Avg Exceeded %
36.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 90277 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Redondo Union High with a Scope Score of 76 and 36.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 36.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 90277 averages 10.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 90277 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90277
90277Redondo Beach6Solid
64.6/100
90278Redondo Beach6Solid
69.8/100
+5.2
90275Rancho Palos Verdes10Strong
72.6/100
+8.0
90274Palos Verdes Estates7Strong
77.7/100
+13.1
90280South Gate21Developing
40.5/100
-24.0
90270Maywood5Developing
46.0/100
-18.6

School archetypes in 90277

2 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Solid Base1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 90277 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

All schools in 90277

#SchoolExceededScore
1Redondo Union High
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
36.4%Strong
76/100
2Tulita Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
52.4%Strong
76/100
3Alta Vista Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
52.4%Strong
73/100
4Beryl Heights Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Growth Engine
44.1%Solid
69/100
5Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base
33.4%Solid
59/100
6Patricia Dreizler Continuation High
Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum
2.3%Developing
36/100

Schools in 90277 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 90277

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Redondo Beach good?
Redondo Beach's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.6/100, which is 20.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 36.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Redondo Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Redondo Beach is Redondo Union High with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 36.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Redondo Beach schools compare to the state average?
Redondo Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 36.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.5 to 75.8, a 40.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Beach has 6 ranked elementary 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.