Primary and Secondary Schools
San Pedro is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District. The area is within Board District 7. As of 2012, Dr. Richard Vladovic represents the district.
San Pedro High School, Mary Star of the Sea High School, and the Port of Los Angeles High School are primary senior high schools within the region. San Pedro High School is home to the protected landmarks in the form of The English Language Arts and Administration Buildings (c. 1939, 1936, resp.). The school recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2003. It is home to both the Marine Science and Police Academy Magnet programs. Port of Los Angeles High School is a public charter high school, fusing a college preparatory program with elective coursework in International Business and Maritime Studies. Such studies reinforce the significant impact of California's ports on the global economy and international trade.
As of 2002 test scores tend to be higher in the area's elementary schools than in its middle and high schools.
- Primary schools (Grades 1–5)
- 15th Street Elementary
- Bandini Elementary
- Barton Hill Elementary
- Cabrillo Early Education Center
- Cabrillo Elementary
- Leland Elementary
- Park Western Harbor Magnet
- Point Fermin Elementary
- San Pedro/Wilmington Early Education Center
- South Shores Magnet for the Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School
- Taper Elementary
- Taper Avenue Elementary Technology Magnet Center
- White Point Elementary
- Crestwood Elementary
- 7th Street Elementary
- Secondary schools (Grades 6–12)
- Dana Middle School
- Dodson Middle School (though actually located in Rancho Palos Verdes it is part of LAUSD)
- San Pedro High School
- San Pedro High School Marine Science Magnet
- San Pedro High School Police Academy
- Port of Los Angeles High School
- Continuation schools
- Angel's Gate Continuation High
- Cooper Community Day School
- Harbor Community Adult School
- Harbor Occupational Center
- Private schools
Private schools in San Pedro include:
- Grades 1–8
- Holy Trinity School—Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- Grades 1–8
- Mary Star of the Sea Elementary School—Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- Grades 6–12
- Rolling Hills Estates Preparatory School—the current location opened on February 6, 2007.
- Grades 9–12
- Mary Star of the Sea High School—Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
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