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Best 90278 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,032 students in 90278, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 783 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 90278, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90278, CA are Jefferson Elementary School, Birney Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90278 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90278, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90278, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8631
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 Green Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8626
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
815 Knob Hill Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8650
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 North Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Tulita Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1520 Prospect Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8628
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Lilienthal Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8641
Gr: K-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2223 Plant Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8646
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 Mackay Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8623
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Redondo Union High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
One Sea Hawk Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8665
Gr: 9-12 | 2,921 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Del Amo St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Redondo Beach Learning Academy
Alternative School
1000 Del Amo St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning
Alternative School
1401 Inglewood Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 379-5449
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90278, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90278, CA include Jefferson Elementary School, Birney Elementary School and Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90278?
13 public schools are located in 90278.
What percentage of students in 90278 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 90278 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90278?
90278 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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