Top 3 Best 90274 California Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,694 students in 90274, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90274, CA are Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy and Palos Verdes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90274 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90274, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90274 have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palos Verdes High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90274, CA Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 2,175 students
Rank: #22.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
38 Crest Rd. West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Palos Verdes High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Cloyden Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,419 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38 Crest Road West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: 10-12
| 43 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90274 California

90274, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Paseo Del Mar
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 90274, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90274, CA include Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy and Palos Verdes High School.
How many public high schools are located in 90274?
4 public high schools are located in 90274.
What is the racial composition of students in 90274?
90274 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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