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Best Schools in 90274, CA
90274, CA has 24 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,205 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 90274 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90274, CA
The top high schools in 90274, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palos Verdes Peninsula High
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2290 Students
2. Palos Verdes High
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1417 Students
3. South High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students
4. Humanities And Arts (harts) Academy Of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
5. Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90274, CA
The top middle schools in 90274, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgecrest Intermediate
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
2. Palos Verdes Intermediate
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
3. Edward J. Richardson Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
4. Miraleste Intermediate
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
5. Alexander Fleming Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1085 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90274, CA
The top elementary schools in 90274, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Soleado Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
2. Silver Spur Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
3. Walteria Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 626 Students
4. Montemalaga Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
5. Rancho Vista Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
6. Vista Grande Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
7. Lunada Bay Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
8. Point Vicente Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
9. Dapplegray Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 653 Students
10. Eshelman Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90274, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90274, CA has a total population of 25,113 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90274, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 90274, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90274, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90274, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 90274, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90274, CA
How many schools are in 90274, CA?
90274, CA has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,205 students in total.
How do schools in 90274 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 90274 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 90274 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90274?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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