Top 3 Best Palos Verdes Peninsula Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,931 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA public high schools 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA public high school 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA (2024)

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
| 2,340 students
Rank: #22.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: K-12
| 136 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
| 1,418 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: 10-12
| 37 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA include Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy and Palos Verdes High School. Palos Verdes Peninsula has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
4 public high schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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