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Rancho Palos Verdes Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 539 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
40% of private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Rancho Palos Verdes Private Schools (2026)

Christ Lutheran Church & School Photo
Christ Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
28850 S Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
(1)
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Map of Ad Astra School
Ad Astra School
Gr: 3-8 | 48 students
1902 Trudie Dr
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(213) 444-6277
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Brighter Days Montessori School Photo
Brighter Days Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Montessori School
1903 W Summerland St
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-2600
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Map of Peninsula Montessori School
Peninsula Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
31100 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
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St. John Fisher School Photo
St. John Fisher School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
5446 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-2800
(2)
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
539
Students
-8.6% (-51 students) 10-yr
$12,200
Avg. Tuition
+154.2% (+$7,400) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
-9.1% (-2 students) 8-yr
45%
Students of Color
+36.4% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-5.6% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rancho Palos Verdes)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
539 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025167180179
2024167175172
2023166181174
2022230189185
2021230185180
2020230179171
2019230179175
2018230173172
2017244179180
2016255173178
2015148162167
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% Students of Color
45%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202545%51%34%
202445%51%34%
202343%50%33%
202238%48%33%
202138%48%32%
202038%48%32%
201932%48%31%
201832%47%31%
201735%50%32%
201635%49%32%
201533%49%32%
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0.73
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.730.740.65
20240.730.740.65
20230.720.740.65
20220.700.730.64
20210.700.730.64
20200.700.730.64
20190.670.730.63
20180.670.730.63
20170.630.720.61
20160.640.720.61
20150.620.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%11%5%
202412%11%5%
202311%11%5%
20227%10%4%
20217%10%4%
20207%10%4%
20198%10%4%
20188%10%4%
20178%10%4%
20167%10%4%
20158%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
99 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%16%9%
202417%16%9%
202313%16%9%
202211%16%8%
202111%16%9%
202011%16%9%
201912%16%8%
201812%17%8%
20177%17%8%
20167%17%8%
20154%17%8%
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# Black Students
24 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20233%5%8%
20224%4%7%
20214%5%7%
20204%5%8%
20194%4%7%
20184%4%7%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
233 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
41%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202541%37%52%
202441%37%52%
202336%38%52%
202240%40%54%
202140%40%54%
202040%40%54%
201948%41%56%
201848%41%56%
201753%43%58%
201650%43%58%
201547%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
141 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
25%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%29%26%
202425%29%26%
202336%28%25%
202235%28%25%
202135%27%25%
202035%27%24%
201928%26%24%
201828%26%23%
201728%24%22%
201632%24%22%
201539%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517:112:111:1
202417:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202118:113:111:1
202018:113:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201720:113:112:1
201619:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202595%59%55%
202495%58%54%
202395%58%54%
202295%59%54%
202195%59%54%
202095%58%54%
201995%58%53%
201895%58%53%
201795%58%53%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201715
2024201715
2023221715
2022221715
2021221715
2020221715
2019221715
2018221715
2017221715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,200
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$10,800$18,076$15,012
2024$9,800$17,195$13,254
2023$6,400$16,660$12,626
2022$6,400$15,979$12,187
2021$6,400$15,298$11,800
2020$6,400$14,748$11,512
2019$6,400$14,369$11,293
2018$6,100$13,813$11,017
2017$5,995$13,422$10,708
2016$4,800$12,852$10,356
2015$4,800$11,932$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$180
$1,062

Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$180$1,044$1,152
2024$180$999$1,128
2023$180$1,039$1,156
2022$180$934$1,102
2021$180$815$1,125
2020$180$882$1,217
2019$180$928$1,305
2018$200$982$1,108
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%29%34%
202430%29%34%
202318%29%34%
202218%28%33%
202118%28%33%
202018%28%32%
201918%27%31%
201818%27%30%
201718%27%30%
20165%26%29%
20155%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$2,000$8,932$7,073
2024$2,000$8,712$6,930
2023$1,250$8,186$6,469
2022$1,250$8,205$6,289
2021$1,250$7,081$6,055
2020$1,250$6,794$5,921
2019$1,250$6,413$5,795
2018$1,250$5,977$5,456
2017$1,250$5,752$5,319
2016$500$5,279$5,105
2015$500$5,100$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202583%80%81%
202483%84%85%
202383%84%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%84%85%
202090%84%85%
201990%84%85%
201890%84%85%
201790%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is Christ Lutheran Church & School.
How many private schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes?
5 private schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes.
How diverse are private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rancho Palos Verdes private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Rancho Palos Verdes go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Rancho Palos Verdes are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rancho Palos Verdes?
40% of private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes include: Brighter Days Montessori School vs. Peninsula Montessori School

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