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Best Schools in 90402, CA
90402, CA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,968 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in 90402 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90402, CA
The top high schools in 90402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Monica High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2678 Students
2. Palisades Charter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palisades Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2959 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90402, CA
The top middle schools in 90402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
2. Paul Revere Charter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1718 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90402, CA
The top elementary schools in 90402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palisades Charter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 428 Students
2. Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
3. Canyon Charter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
4. Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
5. Roosevelt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Monica-malibu Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 594 Students
6. Carlthorp School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlthorp School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 280 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90402, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90402, CA has a total population of 12,067 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90402, 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 90402, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90402, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90402, 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 90402, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90402, CA
How many schools are in 90402, CA?
90402, CA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,968 students in total.
How do schools in 90402 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 90402 score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 90402 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90402?
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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