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10 schools in Rancho Palos Verdes

California · Public K-12

Rancho Palos Verdes's public-school directory holds 10 campuses, serving about 5,676 K-12 students inside California (an average of 568 per campus).

7-year change in Rancho Palos Verdes

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,676
-846 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 32%
% Hispanic
27%
was 29%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
29%
was 25%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cornerstone at Pedregal ElementaryElementaryKG-05411
Crestwood Street STEAM MagnetElementaryKG-05289
Mira Catalina ElementaryElementaryKG-05366
Miraleste IntermediateMiddle06-08720
Point Vicente ElementaryElementaryKG-05334
Ridgecrest IntermediateMiddle06-08881
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson MiddleMiddle06-081,337
Silver Spur ElementaryElementaryKG-05540
Soleado ElementaryElementaryKG-05443
Vista Grande ElementaryElementaryKG-05355

About Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Palos Verdes, California is home to 10 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,676 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 7 elementary, and 3 middle.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 13%: 6,522 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,676 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 32% to 26% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Rancho Palos Verdes discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rancho Palos Verdes, California has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,676 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rancho Palos Verdes has 7 elementary, 3 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is the largest public school in Rancho Palos Verdes by enrollment, with approximately 1,337 students.
What school districts serve Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rancho Palos Verdes is served by 2 public school districts, including Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, Los Angeles Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Rancho Palos Verdes cover?
Public schools in Rancho Palos Verdes serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.