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Redondo Beach Schools

A complete guide to the 12 schools in the Redondo Beach Unified School District. RBUSD serves 9,484 students across 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools — ranked #5 in California by Niche.

Students

9,484

Schools

12

Attendance

95.1%

AP Pass Rate

93.5%

Elementary Schools (TK–5)

Middle Schools (6–8)

High Schools (9–12)

District Information

About RBUSD

The Redondo Beach Unified School District serves approximately 9,484 students across 12 schools in Redondo Beach, California. Led by Superintendent Dr. Nicole Wesley, Ed.D., RBUSD is consistently ranked among the top school districts in California.

The district is ranked #1 in the Los Angeles area, #5 in California, and #40 nationally by Niche. District-wide, RBUSD maintains a 95.1% attendance rate and a 93.5% AP exam pass rate.

Recent investments through the voter-approved Measure S bond have funded $9 million in roofing projects, LED lighting upgrades, new IT infrastructure, upgraded security systems, and new playground equipment across district schools.

Student Demographics (2025-26)

Caucasian
51%
Asian
16.03%
Hispanic
13.64%
Multiracial
11.63%
African American
4.49%
Pacific Islander
1.62%

District Office

1401 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278

(310) 379-5449

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Superintendent

Dr. Nicole Wesley, Ed.D.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

How many schools are in the Redondo Beach Unified School District?
RBUSD operates 12 schools: 8 elementary schools (TK–5), 2 middle schools (6–8), and 2 high schools (9–12) including the comprehensive Redondo Union High School and the Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School.
What is the enrollment in RBUSD?
RBUSD serves approximately 9,484 students in the 2025-26 school year. Enrollment has gradually decreased from 10,123 in 2019-20, following a statewide trend in California public school districts.
How are school boundaries determined in Redondo Beach?
RBUSD uses neighborhood-based school boundaries for assignment. Students attend the elementary and middle school designated for their home address. All RBUSD students attend Redondo Union High School for grades 9–12. Boundary maps are available on the RBUSD website.
What is the highest-rated school in Redondo Beach?
Redondo Union High School holds a perfect 10/10 on GreatSchools. Among elementary schools, Birney, Madison, and Tulita each earn a 9/10. All RBUSD schools rate 7/10 or higher.
Who is the superintendent of RBUSD?
The current superintendent is Dr. Nicole Wesley, Ed.D.. The district office is located at 1401 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 and can be reached at (310) 379-5449.
Does RBUSD offer a Dual Immersion program?
Yes. RBUSD offers a Spanish-English Dual Immersion program starting at Washington Elementary and continuing through Adams Middle School. Students develop academic fluency in both languages.