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 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,402 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 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
10,402 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
445 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, which is ranked #46 of all 1,931 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.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,244 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
31%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,548 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
55%
# Black Students
220 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
4,133 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
40%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,214 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
824
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
635
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
679
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
693
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
728
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
708
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
766
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
846
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
740
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
927
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
952
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
965
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
939
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,971 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,661
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,971
$19,787
Best Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Montemalaga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1121 Via Nogales
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Spur Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Soleado Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgecrest Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28915 N.bay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: #66.
Lunada Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Paseo Lunado
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-3005
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-3005
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #77.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 2,290 students
Rank: #88.
Dapplegray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3011 Palos Verdes Dr. N.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-3706
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-3706
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #99.
Vista Grande Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 376 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mira Catalina Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 362 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Point Vicente Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 356 students
Rank: #1212.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4323 Palos Verdes Dr. N.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #1414.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1515.
Miraleste Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. E.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #1616.
Palos Verdes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Cloyden Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,417 students
Rank: #1717.
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: 10-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
3801 Via La Selva
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
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 10,402 students.
What is the rank of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District is ranked #46 out of 1,931 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?
40% of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District students are White, 31% 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 $13,971 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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