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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

375 Via Almar
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274-1277
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,336 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District are Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School, Montemalaga Elementary School and Silver Spur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
10,336 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
456 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, which is ranked #46 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#46 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
72%
33%
80%
47%
65%
29%
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
32%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
39%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,755 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,060 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,755
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,060
$18,396

Best Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

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
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Montemalaga Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1121 Via Nogales
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgecrest Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28915 Northbay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #66.
Lunada Bay Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 Paseo Lunado
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-3005
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Dapplegray Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3011 Palos Verdes Dr. North
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-3706
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 371 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
| 370 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
| 335 students
Rank: #1212.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4323 Palos Verdes Dr. North
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Miraleste Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise Pre-school
3801 Via La Selva
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,336 students.
What is the rank of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District is ranked #46 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
39% of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,060 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 10,336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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