For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,325 students in Hermosa Beach, CA (there are , serving 433 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Hermosa Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hermosa Beach, CA are Hermosa View Elementary School and Hermosa Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hermosa Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hermosa Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hermosa Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hermosa View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Prospect Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(424) 333-9960
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(424) 333-9960
Grades: K-1
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Hermosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Grades: 5-8
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
417 25th St.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5877
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5877
Grades: 2-4
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hermosa Beach, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Hermosa Beach, CA include Hermosa View Elementary School and Hermosa Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hermosa Beach?
3 public schools are located in Hermosa Beach.
What percentage of students in Hermosa Beach go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Hermosa Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hermosa Beach?
Hermosa Beach public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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