Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School's student population of 436 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
The Cornerstone is the First Building Block of a Foundation.
School Rankings
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
49%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School's ranking?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School often compared to?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montemalaga Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School?
436 students attend Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School offer ?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School part of?
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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