Public schools in San Pedro, CA
17 open public schools with an address in San Pedro, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,138
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of San Pedro public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in San Pedro, CA: 11 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,138 students, an average of 538 per school. The largest campus is San Pedro Senior High (2,398 students), and the largest elementary school is Taper Avenue Elementary (672).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (16), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving San Pedro
Elementary schools in San Pedro
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandini Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 232 | 21.1:1 | |
| Barton Hill Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 329 | 19.4:1 | |
| Cabrillo Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 303 | 18.9:1 | |
| Fifteenth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 353 | 19.6:1 | |
| Leland Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 418 | 20.9:1 | |
| Park Western Place Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 528 | 21.1:1 | |
| Point Fermin Elementary Los Angeles Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 304 | 21.7:1 | |
| Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 306 | 20.4:1 | |
| South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts Los Angeles Unified · Magnet · Alternative School | KG–05 | 407 | 22.6:1 | |
| Taper Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 672 | 21.7:1 | |
| White Point Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 314 | 18.5:1 |
Middle schools in San Pedro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Henry Dana Middle Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,355 | 21.3:1 |
High schools in San Pedro
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel's Gate (Continuation) Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 80 | 17.9:1 | |
| Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center Los Angeles Unified · Special Education School | 12–12 | 166 | 10:1 | |
| Port of Los Angeles High Port of Los Angeles High District · Charter | 09–12 | 916 | 17.2:1 | |
| San Pedro Senior High Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 2,398 | 20.5:1 | |
| William J. Johnston Community Day Los Angeles Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 57 | 8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.5%
- Hispanic70.4%
- Black7%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 San Pedro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,138 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Pedro
How many public schools are in San Pedro, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in San Pedro: 11 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 9,138 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Pedro?
Schools with an address in San Pedro belong to 2 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (16 schools), Port of Los Angeles High District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in San Pedro?
San Pedro Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Pedro, with 2,398 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Pedro?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in San Pedro are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Port of Los Angeles High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Pedro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Pedro public schools is 20.4:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in San Pedro guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities