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Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary is the largest elementary school in RBUSD, serving over 770 students in the Lilienthal Lane area of North Redondo Beach. The school is notable for housing one of RBUSD's Dual Immersion programs and has the most parent reviews on GreatSchools of any elementary in the district.

Grades

TK–5

Enrollment

776

GreatSchools

8/10

Type

Traditional

Contact & Location

How to reach Washington Elementary

Address

1100 Lilienthal Lane

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

North Redondo Beach (Lilienthal Lane area)

Phone

(310) 798-8641

Fax: (310) 798-8302

Principal

Stephanie Lee

slee@rbusd.org

Website

washington.rbusd.org

Programs & Academics

What Washington Elementary offers

  • ·Dual Immersion Program (Spanish-English bilingual)
  • ·S.T.A.R.S. character program
  • ·GATE (Gifted and Talented Education)
  • ·PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
  • ·After-school enrichment programs
  • ·Art and music instruction

Awards & Recognition

Honors

  • U.S. Department of Education Gold Ribbon School
  • California Distinguished School
  • U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School

Key Highlights

What makes Washington Elementary stand out

  • Largest elementary in RBUSD (776 students)
  • Dual Immersion program — students learn in both English and Spanish
  • Highest number of parent reviews on GreatSchools (33 reviews, 4.6/5 score)

District

Part of RBUSD

Washington Elementary School is part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District, which serves 9,484 students across 12 schools. RBUSD is ranked #5 in California by Niche. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Nicole Wesley, Ed.D..

After 5th grade, Washington Elementarystudents move on to one of RBUSD's two middle schools — Adams or Parras — based on neighborhood boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Does Washington Elementary have a Dual Immersion program?
Yes. Washington Elementary offers a Dual Immersion program where students learn in both English and Spanish. This biliteracy pathway continues through middle school at Adams Middle School.
How large is Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary is the largest elementary school in RBUSD with approximately 776 students enrolled, serving the Lilienthal Lane area of North Redondo Beach.
What is Washington Elementary's GreatSchools rating?
Washington Elementary has an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating with a 4.6 out of 5 parent review score — the highest parent satisfaction rating among RBUSD elementaries.