Schools in 90278 — Redondo Beach, California: 90278 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90278 has 6 ranked schools in Redondo Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 66.8/100 — 22.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 63.5 to 70.6, a 7.1-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90278 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Madison Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 45.4% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 46.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 3.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90278. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90278 averages 6.7%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90278 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90278 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90278 | Redondo Beach | 6 | Solid 66.8/100 | — |
| 90277 | Redondo Beach | 6 | Solid 62.5/100 | -4.3 |
| 90280 | South Gate | 25 | Developing 42.7/100 | -24.2 |
| 90275 | Rancho Palos Verdes | 10 | Strong 70.9/100 | +4.1 |
| 90274 | Palos Verdes Estates | 7 | Strong 73.5/100 | +6.7 |
| 90272 | Pacific Palisades | 3 | Solid 67.0/100 | +0.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90278
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All schools in 90278
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 45.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Birney Elementary Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling | 54.7% | Strong 70/100 |
| 3 | Jefferson Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum | 48.9% | Solid 67/100 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum | 51.1% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | Washington Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 39.0% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Adams Middle Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base | 38.9% | Solid 63/100 |
Schools in 90278 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