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Best Schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Palos Verdes Estates, CA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 14,521 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Palos Verdes Estates exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
The top high schools in Palos Verdes Estates, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palos Verdes Peninsula High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2290 Students
2. Palos Verdes High
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Projected Test Scores
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1417 Students
3. South High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students
4. Redondo Union High
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Projected Test Scores
Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3005 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
The top middle schools in Palos Verdes Estates, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palos Verdes Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
2. Edward J. Richardson Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
3. Miraleste Intermediate
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
4. Parras (nick G.) Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1049 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
The top elementary schools in Palos Verdes Estates, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Spur Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
2. Montemalaga Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
3. Rancho Vista Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
4. Lunada Bay Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
5. Riviera Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 624 Students
6. Alta Vista Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 569 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palos Verdes Estates, CA has a total population of 11,874 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Palos Verdes Estates, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
How many schools are in Palos Verdes Estates, CA?
Palos Verdes Estates, CA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 14,521 students in total.
How do schools in Palos Verdes Estates perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Palos Verdes Estates score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Palos Verdes Estates exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palos Verdes Estates?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Palos Verdes Estates
4 of 4 schools in Palos Verdes Estates carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Palos Verdes Estates. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.