Best High Schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA has 3 high schools with 1,916 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 Rancho Palos Verdes score 86% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rancho Palos Verdes greatly exceed expectations.

1. Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA has 5 middle schools with 5,046 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 Rancho Palos Verdes score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes 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. Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1285 Students

5. Richard Henry Dana Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1424 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA has 18 elementary schools with 6,746 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 Rancho Palos Verdes score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes 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. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Peninsula Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Peninsula Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA has a total population of 46,936 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

13,761

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,345 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

89 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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