Best School Districts in Los Angeles County

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:

1. Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
2. Highland Oaks Elementary School
3. Holly Avenue Elementary School
4. Hugo Reid Elementary School
5. Longley Way Elementary School
6. First Avenue Middle School
7. Foothills Middle School
8. Richard Henry Dana Middle
9. Arcadia High School
10. 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:

1. El Rodeo Elementary
2. Hawthorne Elementary
3. Horace Mann Elementary
4. Beverly Vista Elementary
5. Beverly Hills High School
6. 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:

1. Center Street Elementary
2. Richmond Street Elementary
3. El Segundo Middle School
4. El Segundo High School
5. 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:

1. La Canada Elementary School
2. Palm Crest Elementary School
3. Paradise Canyon Elementary School
4. 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:

1. Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
2. Dapplegray Elementary
3. Lunada Bay Elementary
4. Mira Catalina Elementary
5. Montemalaga Elementary
6. Point Vicente Elementary
7. Rancho Vista Elementary
8. Silver Spur Elementary
9. Soleado Elementary
10. Vista Grande Elementary
11. Miraleste Intermediate
12. Palos Verdes Intermediate
13. Ridgecrest Intermediate
14. Palos Verdes High School
15. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
16. 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:

1. Alta Vista Elementary
2. Beryl Heights Elementary
3. Birney Elementary
4. Jefferson Elementary
5. Lincoln Elementary
6. Madison Elementary
7. Elementary
8. Washington Elementary
9. Adams Middle
10. Parras (Nick G.) Middle
11. Redondo Beach Learning Academy
12. Dreizler Continuation High School
13. Redondo Union High School
14. 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:

1. Carver Elementary School
2. Valentine Elementary School
3. Huntington Middle School
4. 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:

1. Arroyo Vista Elementary
2. Marengo Elementary School
3. Monterey Hills Elementary School
4. South Pasadena Middle School
5. 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:

1. Franklin Elementary
2. Grant Elementary
3. Roosevelt Elementary
4. Edison Elementary
5. Mckinley Elementary
6. Will Rogers Elementary
7. Malibu Elementary
8. Webster Elementary
9. John Muir Elementary
10. Santa Monica Alternative
11. John Adams Middle
12. Lincoln Middle
13. Malibu Middle
14. Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
15. Malibu High School
16. Olympic High (Continuation)
17. 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:

1. Center Street Elementary
2. Richmond Street Elementary
3. El Segundo Middle
4. El Segundo High School
5. Arena High (Continuation)

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