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

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students

2. Palos Verdes High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1417 Students

3. Rancho Del Mar High (continuation)

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students

2. Ridgecrest Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students

3. Palos Verdes Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students

4. Edward J. Richardson Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students

2. Silver Spur Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students

3. Montemalaga Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students

4. Vista Grande Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students

5. Point Vicente Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students

6. Rolling Hills Country Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rolling Hills Country Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 424 Students

7. Lunada Bay Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students

8. Dapplegray Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 653 Students

9. Soleado Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

10. Mira Catalina Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

11,838

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

25.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,150 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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