For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,752 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Spur Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Soleado Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27800 Longhill Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6854
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6854
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgecrest Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28915 Northbay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #55.
Vista Grande Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7032 Purpleridge Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6066
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6066
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mira Catalina Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30511 Lucania Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6731
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6731
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Point Vicente Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30540 Rue De La Pierre
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6972
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6972
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #88.
Miraleste Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #99.
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,295 students
Rank: #1010.
Crestwood Street Steam Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1946 West Crestwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 832-8130
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 832-8130
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rancho Palos Verdes, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6245 Via Canada
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0922
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0922
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes?
10 public elementary schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rancho Palos Verdes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes include: Miraleste Intermediate vs. Ridgecrest Intermediate, Ridgecrest Intermediate vs. Miraleste Intermediate, Mira Catalina Elementary School vs. Silver Spur Elementary School
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