Alta Vista Elementary School

Alta Vista Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
815 Knob Hill Ave,  Redondo Beach, CA
Redondo Beach Unified School District
4.5
3.5
551 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Susan Wildes
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
76%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
47.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
31.7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
844:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
47.1%
Hispanic
20%
Two or more races
15.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.4%
Black
2.6%

School Rankings

#37 Best Public ES in California
#87 Best Public ES Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 3 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/7/2020
Excellent parent teacher communication. Very supportive community of parents and staff. High level of academics while still supporting the emotional well being of the students. Excellent school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/10/2025
My daughter has special-needs and this is her second year in the LIFT program at Alta Vista. Her teachers, Leah C. & Shanel O., have gone above and beyond for my child, as well as other students in the classroom. The amount of progress that I've seen in my child (as well as others) is astronomical!...
1.0 parent
10/21/2024
As a mother of a special-needs child, I’m extremely disappointed with the experience we’ve had with Leah G. It’s clear that she has no real passion for working with these kids and is only there to collect a paycheck. There is no heart or soul in her approach—she doesn’t take the time to truly unders...
3.0 parent
1/21/2023
The teachers need more diversity training. The kids are performing well on state tests but they're not being challenged in class. The school appears to be underfunded from the lack of art and electives and constant fundraising and reliance on parent volunteers, but maybe that's just the norm in Sout...
5.0 parent
4/6/2019
Alta Vista is more than a great school, it is a tightly knit and supportive community. Teachers know kids from other class rooms. Everyone is ready to help however they can. Parents are engaged and connected. Kids seem happy and warm. The school is also connected to the local little league and AYSO...

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Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Redondo Beach, CA, in the Redondo Beach neighborhood, and is served by the Redondo Beach Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 551 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Alta Vista Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,596,564. Discover additional schools in the area, like Redondo Union High School, South High School, West High School, and more. Learn more about what Redondo Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alta Vista Elementary School.

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