For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,170 students in 90274, CA (there are , serving 1,646 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 90274, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90274, CA are Montemalaga Elementary School, Lunada Bay Elementary School and Rancho Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90274 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90274, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90274, CA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montemalaga Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1121 Via Nogales
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Lunada Bay Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Paseo Lunado
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-3005
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-3005
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4323 Palos Verdes Dr. North
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 2,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Dapplegray Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3011 Palos Verdes Dr. North
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-3706
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-3706
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Palos Verdes High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Cloyden Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,419 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Crest Rd. West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 Crest Road West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
90274, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Malaga Cove School - Success Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 Paseo Del Mar
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 373-2281
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 373-2281
Gr: K-12
3801 Via La Selva
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90274, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90274, CA include Montemalaga Elementary School, Lunada Bay Elementary School and Rancho Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90274?
10 public schools are located in 90274.
What percentage of students in 90274 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 90274 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90274?
90274 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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