Photo: The original uploader was Estrategy at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0Hermosa Beach’s public schools outscore 98% of California districts
On the state math tests, 73% of Hermosa Beach’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hermosa Beach, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hermosa Beach’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 80% and math 73% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,775 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary and one middle school
From grade 2 the district’s path is Hermosa Vista, then Hermosa Valley Elementary. Enrollment is up 11% since 2022–23. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Our Lady of Guadalupe School (private), Fusion Academy SB: South Bay (private) and Ocean View Academy LLC (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hermosa Beach’s grade
A+: better than 98% of California school districts, #6 of 847 California towns. Test scores are above the California average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hermosa Beach, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa View Elementary
Grades K–1 · 394 students · 21:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa View Elementary
Grades K–1 · 394 students · 21:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Vista
Grades 2–4 · 430 students · 26:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Vista
Grades 2–4 · 430 students · 26:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Vista
Grades 2–4 · 430 students · 26:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Grades 5–8 · 589 students · 22:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Grades 5–8 · 589 students · 22:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Grades 5–8 · 589 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Grades 5–8 · 589 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Hermosa Beach’s public schools are run by Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Hermosa Beach vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Hermosa Beach’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosa Beach | A+ | Hermosa Beach City Elementary |
| Manhattan Beach | A+ | Manhattan Beach Unified |
| Redondo Beach | A | Redondo Beach Unified |
Every school in Hermosa Beach
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hermosa Beach’s schools
Are Hermosa Beach’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hermosa Beach children attend outscore 98% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #6 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 100%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Hermosa Beach in?
Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District, which runs grades K–8 and enrolls 1,413 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
How much does Hermosa Beach spend per student?
$15,775 in Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hermosa Beach?
Yes: Our Lady of Guadalupe School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 274 students), Fusion Academy SB: South Bay (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 125 students) and Ocean View Academy LLC (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 105 students).
Parents talk
What Hermosa Beach families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hermosa Beach → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.