Peninsula Heritage School

26944 Rolling Hills Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274-0902
Tel: (310)541-4795
Grades: K - 6 | 106 students
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Peninsula Heritage School is nestled on a spacious three-acre campus on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula, which borders the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles. Our California ranch style buildings provide an idyllic setting for children to enjoy a safe, individual-centered learning community that allows for a memorable childhood. Our students are immersed through academics and the arts in small classes and full days, with exceptional teachers who are passionate about education. As you walk our lovely campus, you will discover a warm and loving school where children and adults are honored and esteemed. At PHS we embrace diversity in both learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Every student at Peninsula Heritage has the opportunity to reach his/her potential while maintaining a sense of individuality. We achieve this through our small class sizes, our specialty teachers, and our enrichment programs for advanced learners.

School Overview:
Peninsula Heritage School
School Membership(s) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 6
Learning Programs Supported Some learning differences supported
Year Founded 1961
Student Body
Total Students 106 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $19,590
Tuition Notes 2012-2013 Tuition for Kindergarten is $18,720; the average tuition for all grades is $19590.
% on Financial Aid 13%
Admissions Director Debbie Schwartz
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Archery Basketball
Field Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
After School Art Programs After School Team Sports
Chess Club Choir
Kids Club Music Lessons
Student Council

School Notes:

  • HISTORY Established in 1961 The school's founders began with the concept of opening a school that would support the dignity and worth of each individual. They selected the beautiful, country-like location at Palos Verdes Drive North and Rolling Hills Road in the City of Rolling Hills Estates, CA. In 1986, the school changed its name from Wingrock School to Peninsula Heritage School in conjunction with a move to a nondenominational status. A distinctive characteristic of the School has been its loving and positive environment. Visitors to our campus frequently remark, \"These students are so happy - and their teachers are too!\" Peninsula Heritage School emphasizes the development of the whole child and of ethical character. It promotes acceptance and appreciation of diversity and provides a strong academic program that assesses and supports the individual needs of each child.

    • Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

Nearby Schools:

Peninsula Heritage School
Gr. K-6 | 0 mi. away
Rolling Hills Montessori
Gr. PK-2 | 0.1 mi. away
Rolling Hills Country Day School
Gr. K-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Chadwick School
Gr. K-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Future Stars Academy
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.4 mi. away

View all schools in: Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles County, Zip 90274

School Reviews:

  • Recommended June 20,2012 - After having a child at the local public school for several years, and visiting every private school in the area, I chose Peninsula Heritage for both my children and have never looked back. There is no school that I know of that offers all that PHS does: a top notch academic program that is individualized for each child, a creative and innovative P.E. program, spectacular science, computer, library and performing arts programs, and a warm, nurturing and dedicated principal and staff. When you walk on that campus, you and your children will never want to leave!*-Posted by Parent *

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