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5 schools in Palos Verdes Estates

California · Public K-12

5 public K-12 schools, 2,964 students, one city. That is the Palos Verdes Estates entry on the numbers, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Palos Verdes Estates

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,964
-515 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 58%
% Hispanic
16%
was 12%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
23%
was 21%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Lunada Bay ElementaryElementaryKG-05329
Montemalaga ElementaryElementaryKG-05416
Palos Verdes HighHigh09-121,484
Palos Verdes IntermediateMiddle06-08735
Sunrise Pre-SchoolElementaryM-M·

About Palos Verdes Estates

Across Palos Verdes Estates, California, 5 public schools serves about 2,964 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 15%: 3,479 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,964 in SY 2024-25. Palos Verdes Estates now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 58% to 49%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Palos Verdes Estates discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Palos Verdes Estates?
Palos Verdes Estates, California has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,964 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Palos Verdes Estates?
Palos Verdes Estates has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Palos Verdes Estates?
Palos Verdes High is the largest public school in Palos Verdes Estates by enrollment, with approximately 1,484 students.
What school districts serve Palos Verdes Estates?
Palos Verdes Estates public schools are operated by Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Palos Verdes Estates cover?
Public schools in Palos Verdes Estates serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.