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Best School Districts in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is home to some of the best school districts in the U.S. It is reported that the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) serves over 600,000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade at over 1,000 schools. Within the district, there are over 200 independently-operated public charter schools that are authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education.
In the Los Angeles area, it is reported that the enrollment as of 2021 was at about 430,000 in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Here are some of the best public school districts in Los Angeles, CA that have a good reputation for academic excellence and high achievement.
Key Points
- Los Angeles County is home to some of the best school districts in the U.S.
- A school district is an area that is designated by a government authority, such as a state or county, to provide public education services to children residing within that area
- Among of the best school districts in Los Angeles County include: Arcadia Unified School District, Beverly Hills Unified School District, El Segundo Unified School District, La Canada Unified School District, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, Redondo Beach Unified School District, San Marino Unified School District, South Pasadena Unified School District, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, The El Segundo Unified School District
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What is a School District?
A school district is an area that is designated by a government authority, such as a state or county, to provide public education services to children residing within that area.
A school district is responsible for overseeing and managing the operation of one or more schools within its jurisdiction, including hiring teachers and administrators, creating and implementing educational policies, managing budgets and finances and ensuring that students receive a quality education.
School districts may consist of several schools of different levels, such as elementary, middle and high schools, or they may consist of just one school. The size and structure of school districts can vary depending on the location and population of the area they serve.
Best School Districts in Los Angeles County
1. Arcadia Unified School District
Arcadia Unified School District is a public school district that serves approximately 9,500 students in 11 public schools.
There are 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and 2 high schools including:
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
Highland Oaks Elementary School
Holly Avenue Elementary School
Hugo Reid Elementary School
Longley Way Elementary School
First Avenue Middle School
Foothills Middle School
Richard Henry Dana Middle
Arcadia High School
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
2. Beverly Hills Unified School District
Beverly Hills Unified School District is a public school district that has 6 schools and serves approximately 3,313 students.
There are 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 2 high schools including:
El Rodeo Elementary
Hawthorne Elementary
Horace Mann Elementary
Beverly Vista Elementary
Beverly Hills High School
Moreno High (Continuation)
3. El Segundo Unified School District
El Segundo Unified School District is a public school district that has 5 schools and serves approximately 3,448 students.
There are 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 2 high schools including:
Center Street Elementary
Richmond Street Elementary
El Segundo Middle School
El Segundo High School
Arena High (Continuation)
4. La Canada Unified School District
La Canada Unified School District is a K-12 public school district that currently has 4 schools and serves approximately 4,000 students.
There are 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school including:
La Canada Elementary School
Palm Crest Elementary School
Paradise Canyon Elementary School
La Canada High School
5. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District is a public school district that serves approximately 11,000 students.
There are 10 elementary schools, 3 middle school and 3 high school including:
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Dapplegray Elementary
Lunada Bay Elementary
Mira Catalina Elementary
Montemalaga Elementary
Point Vicente Elementary
Rancho Vista Elementary
Silver Spur Elementary
Soleado Elementary
Vista Grande Elementary
Miraleste Intermediate
Palos Verdes Intermediate
Ridgecrest Intermediate
Palos Verdes High School
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation)
6. Redondo Beach Unified School District
The Redondo Beach Unified School District is a public school district that has a total of 13 schools and serves approximately 9,803 students.
There are 8 elementary schools, 3 middle school and 3 high schools including:
Alta Vista Elementary
Beryl Heights Elementary
Birney Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Madison Elementary
Elementary
Washington Elementary
Adams Middle
Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Redondo Beach Learning Academy
Dreizler Continuation High School
Redondo Union High School
Redondo Shores High School
7. San Marino Unified School District
The San Marino Unified School District is a public school district that serves approximately 3,200 students.
There are 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school including:
Carver Elementary School
Valentine Elementary School
Huntington Middle School
San Marino High School
8. South Pasadena Unified School District
The South Pasadena Unified School District is a public school district that has 5 schools and serves approximately 4,718 students.
There are 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school including:
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Marengo Elementary School
Monterey Hills Elementary School
South Pasadena Middle School
South Pasadena Senior High School
9. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a public school district that has has 17 schools and serves approximately 9,929 students.
There are 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and 3 high schools including:
Franklin Elementary
Grant Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Edison Elementary
Mckinley Elementary
Will Rogers Elementary
Malibu Elementary
Webster Elementary
John Muir Elementary
Santa Monica Alternative
John Adams Middle
Lincoln Middle
Malibu Middle
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Malibu High School
Olympic High (Continuation)
Santa Monica High School
10. The El Segundo Unified School District
The El Segundo Unified School District is a public school district that has 5 schools and serves approximately 3,448 students.
There are 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 2 high schools including:
Center Street Elementary
Richmond Street Elementary
El Segundo Middle
El Segundo High School
Arena High (Continuation)
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