For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,732 students in San Pedro, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Pedro, CA are White Point Elementary School, Park Western Place Elementary School and South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pedro, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Pedro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Pedro, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1410 Silvius Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-5232
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-5232
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Park Western Place Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1214 Park Western Pl.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-3591
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 833-3591
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2060 West 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Taper Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1824 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-3056
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-3056
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Point Fermin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3333 Kerckhoff Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-2649
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-2649
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1570 West Seventh St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-1538
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-1538
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Leland Street Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 South Leland St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0505
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0505
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Cabrillo Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
732 South Cabrillo Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-6446
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-6446
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #99.
Fifteenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1527 South Mesa St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-3323
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-3323
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1010.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 South Cabrillo Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-1100
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,391 students
Rank: #1111.
Bandini Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 North Bandini St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-4593
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-4593
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1212.
Barton Hill Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
423 North Pacific Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-2471
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-2471
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
San Pedro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2060 West 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Pedro, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Pedro, CA include White Point Elementary School, Park Western Place Elementary School and South Shores/csudh Visual And Performing Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Pedro?
12 public elementary schools are located in San Pedro.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pedro?
San Pedro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Pedro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Pedro include: Point Fermin Elementary School vs. White Point Elementary School, Park Western Place Elementary School vs. Taper Avenue Elementary School, White Point Elementary School vs. Point Fermin Elementary School
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