Best Schools in San Pedro, California

San Pedro's public school landscape spans 17 ranked schools with a citywide average of 7.0 out of 10. More than half clear that mark: 9 of 17 schools, or 53%, score 7.0 or above. For parents, that ratio matters — it means strong options here are the majority, not the exception.

The top-rated school is Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet at 8.7, the highest score in the city. Its magnet designation means a separate application process, distinct from standard neighborhood enrollment. San Pedro Senior High follows at 8.4, the city's top-rated secondary option. Three more elementary schools round out the top tier: Point Fermin (8.0), Barton Hill (7.9), and Park Western Place (7.8). The top five schools all score 7.8 or above — a concentration of high performers that gives families with younger children genuine choice.

The elementary-level strength is the clearest pattern in this data. Four of the top five schools are elementary, which benefits families in the early planning stage. Parents of high schoolers have one clear standout in San Pedro Senior High at 8.4; the secondary tier offers fewer high-ranked alternatives, so families should research program fit carefully at that level.

Practical note for new arrivals: the Seventh Street Magnet requires a separate application. LAUSD magnet programs run on their own enrollment calendar, typically with deadlines months before the school year. Neighborhood schools enroll by address, but magnet slots require proactive action. The 53% rate of 7-plus schools and the 7.0 citywide average give San Pedro a school landscape where quality options exist across multiple grade levels — but getting into the top schools, especially the magnet, rewards families who start the process early.