Welcome back! Our new series, A Guide to South Bay Schools, is here to help you navigate the many wonderful schools here in our South Bay communities. This week we’ll introduce you to schools in Hermosa Beach, which has a superior public school system boasting a small-town atmosphere that’s tough to beat. Recent renovations to three local schools have resulted in facilities that are top-notch and modernized for a promising future.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Hermosa View Elementary School – Serving children in Transitional Kindergarten through 2nd grade, Hermosa View was designated a Gold Ribbon School and is known as “The Best Little Beach School”. Thanks to a $59 million bond approved in 2016, Hermosa View is currently undergoing a major renovation to be completed in the summer of 2022, which will result in a campus upgrade and brand-new facilities. 1800 Prospect Avenue, Hermosa Beach – 310.798.1680
Hermosa Vista Elementary – Offering kids in 3rd and 4th grades an integral educational program, Hermosa Vista was recently updated and is now a zero-net energy school with a sleek new design. A tradition of academic excellence, teacher dedication and parent involvement make Hermosa Vista a modern public school with a private school mentality. 417 25th Street, Hermosa Beach – 310.937-5877
Hermosa Valley School – A California Distinguished School, Hermosa Valley provides education for kids from 5th through 8th grades that is “focused on both a personalized and blended learning experience for children”. Offering a nationally recognized “Career in Technology and Education” program, Hermosa Valley is on the cutting-edge of excellence in public school education.
1431 15th Street, Manhattan Beach – 310.546.7655
HIGH SCHOOL
Families living in Hermosa Beach have the choice of attending one of two excellent public high schools: Mira Costa or Redondo Union:
Mira Costa High School – For grades 9th through 12th, Mira Costa offers a rigorous curriculum, top-level athletics, Model UN, and a variety of programs for every student. 1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach – 310.318.7337
Redondo Union High School – Home of the Sea Hawks and serving grades 9th through 12th, Redondo Union High School is a noted Green Ribbon School by the California Department of Education, has a storied sports program, and provides high schoolers unique programs like Project Lead the Way (a national program to foster STEM fields) and dual enrollment in El Camino College courses, if desired. One Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach – 310.798.4685
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Our Lady of Guadalupe School – A Catholic school that promises to “enrich the mind, body, and spirit”, Our Lady of Guadalupe serves kids from preschool through 8th grade. Located in the hills of Hermosa Beach, OLG offers an inclusive education that meets the needs of the individual student and includes a close-knit parish community. 340 Massey Street, Hermosa Beach – 310.372.7486
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