For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,305 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,629 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA are Montemalaga Elementary School, Dapplegray Elementary School and Palos Verdes Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montemalaga Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1121 Via Nogales
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Dapplegray Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3011 Palos Verdes Dr. N.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-3706
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-3706
Grades: K-5
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 2,340 students
Rank: #55.
Lunada Bay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
520 Paseo Lunado
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-3005
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-3005
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4323 Palos Verdes Dr. N.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Palos Verdes High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Cloyden Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,418 students
Rank: #88.
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: 10-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
3801 Via La Selva
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Malaga Cove School - Success Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
300 Paseo Del Mar
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 373-2281
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 373-2281
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3801 Via La Selva
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA include Montemalaga Elementary School, Dapplegray Elementary School and Palos Verdes Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
10 public schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA.
What percentage of students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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