Best Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA
Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA has a total of 23 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 11,838 students attend Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA schools. On average, schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA
Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA has 4 high schools with 3,340 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula underperform expectations.
1. South High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students
2. Palos Verdes High
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1417 Students
3. Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA
Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA has 4 middle schools with 2,998 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula underperform expectations.
1. Miraleste Intermediate
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
2. Ridgecrest Intermediate
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
3. Palos Verdes Intermediate
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
4. Edward J. Richardson Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA
Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA has 14 elementary schools with 5,447 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula underperform expectations.
1. Rancho Vista Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
2. Silver Spur Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
3. Montemalaga Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
4. Vista Grande Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
5. Point Vicente Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
6. Rolling Hills Country Day School
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Rolling Hills Country Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 424 Students
7. Lunada Bay Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
8. Dapplegray Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 653 Students
9. Soleado Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
10. Mira Catalina Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA has a total population of 22,487 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
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Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA.
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