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Best Schools in 90278, CA
90278, CA has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 18,389 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 90278 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90278, CA
The top high schools in 90278, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mira Costa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2497 Students
2. West High
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
3. Redondo Union High
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3005 Students
4. North High
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1791 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90278, CA
The top middle schools in 90278, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermosa Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermosa Beach City Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 608 Students
2. Bert M. Lynn Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
3. Adams Middle
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
4. Parras (nick G.) Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1049 Students
5. Philip Magruder Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90278, CA
The top elementary schools in 90278, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermosa Vista
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermosa Beach City Elementary • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 242 Students
2. Birney Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students
5. Towers Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
6. Beryl Heights Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
7. Washington Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 800 Students
8. Madison Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
9. Edison Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 494 Students
10. Hermosa View Elementary
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Hermosa Beach City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 427 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90278, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90278, CA has a total population of 42,170 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90278, 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 90278, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90278, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90278, 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 90278, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90278, CA
How many schools are in 90278, CA?
90278, CA has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 18,389 students in total.
How do schools in 90278 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 90278 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 90278 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90278?
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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