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Rolling Hills Montessori

Palos Verdes Peninsula Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,568 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA.

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

Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Photo
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 Photo
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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Peninsula Heritage School Photo
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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Rolling Hills Montessori Photo
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

6
Private Schools
1,568
Students
$28,377
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
49%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palos Verdes Peninsula)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,547 Schools
# Students
1,568 Students
501,524 Students
% Students of Color
49%
51%
0.54
0.74
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
425 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
20%
12%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
17%
# Black Students
126 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,359 Students
193,078 Students
% White Students
65%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
117 Students
122,202 Students
% of Others Students
6%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
190 Teachers
44,576 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1420
(Out of 1600)
1274
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,377
$17,229
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$32,500
$8,930
Average Endowment Size
$40 million
$15.87 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA include Chadwick School and Rolling Hills Country Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula?
6 private elementary schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Palos Verdes Peninsula private elementary schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
Which private elementary schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula are often viewed compared to one another?

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