Best Public Schools in Zip Code 90275


Summary:

The 90275 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, all part of either the Los Angeles Unified or the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified school districts. The standout schools in this area are the middle and elementary schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified District, which consistently rank among the top schools in the state, with Ridgecrest Intermediate ranked 43rd out of 2,777 California middle schools and Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary ranked 40th out of 5,862 California elementary schools.

In contrast, the lone school in the Los Angeles Unified District, Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet, has a much lower statewide ranking, placing around 2,300-2,600 out of 5,862 California elementary schools. This school also lags behind the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified schools in academic performance, with proficiency rates below 60% in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 29.8%.

The stark contrast between the high-performing Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified schools and the lower-performing Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet highlights the significant disparities that can exist within a single geographic area, even within the same county. Understanding and addressing these disparities should be a priority for policymakers and education stakeholders to ensure all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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