For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 897 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 897
- Average Tuition: $29,715
- View Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA School Trends
Palos Verdes Peninsula Private High Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 897
- Average Tuition: $29,715
- View Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA School Trends
Top Ranked Palos Verdes Peninsula Private High Schools (2026-27)
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr. Suite 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
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
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr Ste 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 651-8284
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Private School Trends
3
Private Schools
897
Students
$29,715
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
68%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palos Verdes Peninsula)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
897 Students
272,580 Students
% Students of Color
68%
50%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.73
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
317 Students
35,013 Students
% Asian Students
22%
13%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
43,254 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
107 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
939 Students
115,557 Students
% White Students
66%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
4 Students
49,127 Students
% of Others Students
<1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
137 Teachers
26,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
62%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1420
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,715
$23,667
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$32,500
$13,630
Average Endowment Size
$40 million
$24.3 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
32 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA is Chadwick School.
How many private high schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula?
3 private high schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Which private high schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula include: Fusion Academy Palos Verdes vs. Chadwick School
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