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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best San Pedro Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,138 students in San Pedro, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,615 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in San Pedro, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Pedro, CA are Port Of Los Angeles High School, Park Western Place Elementary School and White Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pedro, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Pedro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Pedro, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Of Los Angeles High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 West Fifth St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-9201
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Park Western Place Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1214 Park Western Pl.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-3591
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
White Point Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1410 Silvius Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-5232
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Taper Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1824 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-3056
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2060 West 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Point Fermin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3333 Kerckhoff Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-2649
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 Weymouth Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 548-1371
Gr: 12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1570 West Seventh St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-1538
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Leland Street Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2120 South Leland St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0505
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Cabrillo Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
732 South Cabrillo Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-6446
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Bandini Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
425 North Bandini St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-4593
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
San Pedro Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 South Leland St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Fifteenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1527 South Mesa St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-3323
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 South Cabrillo Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,355 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Barton Hill Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
423 North Pacific Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-2471
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Angel's Gate (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3607 South Gaffey St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 221-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
William J. Johnston Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Pedro, CA?
How many public schools are located in San Pedro?
17 public schools are located in San Pedro.
What percentage of students in San Pedro go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in San Pedro are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Pedro?
San Pedro public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Pedro are often viewed compared to one another?

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