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Fusion Academy Palos Verdes
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,646 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, 21% of all K-12 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

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Top Ranked Palos Verdes Peninsula Private Schools (2026-27)

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Fusion Academy Palos Verdes
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr. Suite 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
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Chadwick School
Gr: K-12 | 865 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 32
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
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Rolling Hills Country Day School
Gr: K-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
26444 Crenshaw Blvd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848
(4)
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Fusion Palos Verdes
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr Ste 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 651-8284
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New Horizons Child Devmnt Center
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
26945 Rolling Hills Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4349
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Peninsula Heritage School
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
26944 Rolling Hills Road
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-4795
(2)
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Rancho Palos Verdes Presch & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
28451 Indian Peak Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-2405
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Rolling Hills Montessori
Gr: PK-1 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
26825 Rolling Hills Road
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-5722
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Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,646
Students
$28,377
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
49%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palos Verdes Peninsula)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
1,646 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
49%
52%
0.56
0.74
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
429 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
20%
11%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%
# Black Students
128 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,373 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
63%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
175 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
8%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
193 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1420
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,377
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$32,500
$9,521
Average Endowment Size
$40 million
$17.35 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA include Chadwick School and Rolling Hills Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula?
8 private schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula.
How diverse are private schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Palos Verdes Peninsula private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Palos Verdes Peninsula go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
Which private schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula are often viewed compared to one another?

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