Top 10 Best Rancho Palos Verdes Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,754 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 609 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Rancho Palos Verdes has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School, Silver Spur Elementary School and Soleado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rancho Palos Verdes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Spur Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Soleado Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27800 Longhill Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6854
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgecrest Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28915 N.bay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #55.
Vista Grande Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7032 Purpleridge Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6066
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mira Catalina Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
30511 Lucania Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6731
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Point Vicente Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
30540 Rue De La Pierre
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6972
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #88.
Miraleste Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. E.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #99.
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #1010.
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1946 W. Crestwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 832-8130
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Rancho Palos Verdes, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6245 Via Canada
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0922
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA include Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School, Silver Spur Elementary School and Soleado Elementary School. Rancho Palos Verdes has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
10 public schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
What percentage of students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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