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Playa del Rey Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 12221 Juniette Street, Culver City, CA 90230-6235

(310) 827-3560 · www.playadelreyschool.org

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9/10
#921
Rank 921 out of 5,722
Top 16%
English Language Arts9/10 · #782 · 86th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #872 · 85th percentile
Science8/10 · #1411 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the laid-back coastal edge of Los Angeles, Playa del Rey Elementary draws families who want strong academics without sacrificing that breezy, beachside quality of life — think weekend bike rides to the Marina paired with a genuinely solid school. Sitting in the 84th percentile statewide, it punches well above the average for an LAUSD school, with particularly strong English and Math scores that reflect a community that's engaged and invested in education. Families who settle in this pocket of west LA tend to love the mix of neighborhood calm and city access, and this school fits right into that lifestyle.

Student Demographics

128 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
56 (44%)
White
30 (23%)
Multiple Races
17 (13%)
African American
15 (12%)
Asian
6 (5%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged61 (48%)
Students with Disabilities16 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

272
Enrollment
12
Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #399 · 93rd percentile

304 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found