Best Schools in EL Segundo, California
16 schools · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 10 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in EL Segundo?
Use this page to compare every school in EL Segundo by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Da Vinci Communications
High · Da Vinci Communications District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Da Vinci Science
High · Da Vinci Science District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Center Street Elementary
Elementary · EL Segundo Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in EL Segundo for 2026 are Da Vinci Communications (8.8/10), Da Vinci Science (8.5/10), and Center Street Elementary (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
16
11 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$1,521,600
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Schools
16
11 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$1,521,600
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among EL Segundo schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among EL Segundo schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in EL Segundo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Da Vinci Communications | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Da Vinci Science | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Center Street Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | EL Segundo Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Richmond Street Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | EL Segundo High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Je Portal Schools | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Vistamar School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Fusion Academy Manhattan Beach | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Arena High (continuation) | 6.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $149,149
- Median home value
- $1,521,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 43%
69% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How EL Segundo compares
California rank
#151 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.8
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$149k
150% of California median
Schools in this city
13
About Schools in EL Segundo, California
El Segundo's public school landscape is compact and consistently strong. Ten ranked public schools serve this small Southern California city, averaging 6.7 out of 10 — and 60% of those schools score 7 or higher. That's a performance concentration that puts El Segundo well ahead of most comparably sized California cities.
The district's two elementary schools anchor the top of the rankings. Center Street Elementary and Richmond Street Elementary both earn strong marks, with Center Street leading the city at 8.1 out of 10. Parents with younger children have two reliable, high-performing options at the entry level — an advantage that's rarer than it looks in competitive California markets.
El Segundo Middle School matches the city's top elementary score, also earning an 8.1. That consistency across grade levels matters: students aren't trading down when they leave elementary school. The transition to middle school often exposes quality gaps, but that gap largely doesn't exist here.
The high school tier adds a distinctive wrinkle. El Segundo feeds into Da Vinci Schools, a charter network co-located nearby. Da Vinci Communications scores 7.8 out of 10 and Da Vinci Science scores 7.0 — both clearing the performance bar, with Communications ranking among the city's top four schools overall. Parents weighing the traditional El Segundo High against the Da Vinci options have real choices with real performance differences to consider. Da Vinci Communications' project-based, industry-connected model attracts students who want applied learning; Da Vinci Science leans STEM-heavy. Neither is a fallback.
For parents researching El Segundo, the practical picture is straightforward: this is a small district where the floor is high and the top schools are genuinely excellent. Six out of ten schools clear the 7-point threshold, and the two that lead — Center Street Elementary and El Segundo Middle — score 8.1, tied for best in the city. Families moving here with children at any grade level will find consistent, well-regarded schools without having to hunt for the good ones.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 810 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 594 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Beach Cities Montessori School
Private
7 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 820 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
High Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 530 students · 9th–12th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 546 students · 9th–12th | 8.5 | ||
| 3 | 1,290 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 4 | 35 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 5 | 526 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 6 | 177 students · 9th–12th | 3.5 | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Je Portal Schools
Private
30 students · 9th–10th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | Vistamar School
Private
255 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 | ||
| 3 | Fusion Academy Manhattan Beach
Private
62 students · 6th–12th | 7.1 | ||
| 4 | Vistamar School
Private
222 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 865 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.5 |
| 2 | 16 students · Kindergarten–12th | — |
Schools in EL Segundo
EL Segundo, California · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$149,149
Median Home Value
$1,521,600
Median Rent
$2,547/mo
Population
16,863
College Educated
63%
Homeownership
43%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Community Profile
EL Segundo has a median household income of $149,149. It is a well-educated community where 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,521,600, with a median rent of $2,547/month. The local poverty rate of 4.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 3
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 10
- Other
- 2
Resources
School Districts (7)
Wiseburn Unified
5 schools · 2,545 students
Da Vinci Communications District
1 school · 530 students
Da Vinci Design District
1 school · 526 students
Da Vinci RISE High District
1 school · 177 students
Da Vinci Connect District
1 school · 865 students
Da Vinci Science District
1 school · 546 students
El Segundo Unified
5 schools · 3,563 students
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in EL Segundo, California
How many schools are in EL Segundo, California?
EL Segundo has 16 schools, including 11 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in EL Segundo, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in EL Segundo is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in EL Segundo, California?
The top-ranked school in EL Segundo on MySchoolScout is Da Vinci Communications with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in EL Segundo, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in EL Segundo on MySchoolScout is Center Street Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in EL Segundo, California?
The top-ranked middle school in EL Segundo on MySchoolScout is EL Segundo Middle with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best high school in EL Segundo, California?
The top-ranked high school in EL Segundo on MySchoolScout is Da Vinci Communications with a composite score of 8.8/10.
How many school districts serve EL Segundo, California?
EL Segundo is served by 7 school districts: Wiseburn Unified, Da Vinci Communications District, Da Vinci Design District, Da Vinci Rise High District, Da Vinci Connect District, Da Vinci Science District, EL Segundo Unified.
What is the education level in EL Segundo, California?
According to Census data, 63% of adults in EL Segundo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in EL Segundo, California?
The median household income in EL Segundo is approximately $149,149 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in EL Segundo, California?
Yes, EL Segundo has 5 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Je Portal Schools with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in EL Segundo, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in EL Segundo is 18.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in EL Segundo, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.