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Rancho Palos Verdes Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 459 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

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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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)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
459
Students
-4.4% (-21 students) 10-yr
$12,500
Avg. Tuition
+160.4% (+$7,700) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
-9.1% (-2 students) 8-yr
45%
Students of Color
+40.6% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rancho Palos Verdes)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,548 Schools
# Students
459 Students
501,000 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025196204199
2024196199192
2023187206193
2022230213205
2021230209201
2020230202188
2019230201193
2018230194190
2017244201199
2016255193196
2015240180183
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% Students of Color
45%
51%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202545%50%33%
202445%49%32%
202342%49%32%
202238%47%32%
202138%47%31%
202038%46%31%
201932%48%31%
201832%46%30%
201735%49%31%
201635%49%31%
201532%49%31%
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0.71
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.710.740.64
20240.710.740.64
20230.720.740.63
20220.700.720.62
20210.700.730.62
20200.700.730.62
20190.670.720.61
20180.670.720.60
20170.630.710.59
20160.640.710.59
20150.600.710.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
67 Students
57,362 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202514%12%5%
202414%12%5%
202312%12%5%
20227%10%5%
20217%10%5%
20207%10%5%
20198%11%4%
20188%11%4%
20178%10%4%
20167%10%4%
201510%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
96 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%17%9%
202420%17%9%
202314%17%9%
202211%17%8%
202111%17%9%
202011%17%9%
201912%17%8%
201812%17%8%
20177%17%8%
20167%17%8%
20153%17%8%
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# Black Students
24 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255%5%8%
20245%5%8%
20234%5%8%
20224%5%7%
20214%5%8%
20204%5%8%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
227 Students
193,084 Students
% White Students
46%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%40%55%
202446%40%55%
202339%40%55%
202240%43%57%
202140%43%57%
202040%43%58%
201948%44%59%
201848%45%59%
201753%46%61%
201650%46%61%
201554%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
3,902 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
72 Students
121,546 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202514%24%22%
202414%24%22%
202330%24%22%
202235%23%22%
202135%23%20%
202035%23%19%
201928%21%20%
201828%20%20%
201728%20%19%
201632%20%18%
201531%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
44,385 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202118:112:111:1
202018:112:111:1
201914:112:111:1
201814:112:111:1
201720:112:111:1
201619:112:112:1
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%54%
202495%58%54%
202395%58%53%
202295%59%53%
202195%58%53%
202095%57%53%
201995%57%52%
201895%57%52%
201795%57%51%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201716
2024201715
2023221715
2022221715
2021221715
2020221715
2019221715
2018221715
2017221715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
$17,179

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$10,800$17,472$14,043
2024$9,800$16,481$12,357
2023$6,400$15,797$11,693
2022$6,400$15,172$11,199
2021$6,400$14,410$10,824
2020$6,400$13,806$10,496
2019$6,400$13,359$10,300
2018$6,100$12,957$10,056
2017$5,995$12,372$9,712
2016$4,800$11,774$9,307
2015$4,800$10,743$8,903
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Average Summer Program Cost
$180
$1,080

Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$180$1,026$1,115
2024$180$993$1,094
2023$180$878$1,136
2022$180$903$1,075
2021$180$784$1,028
2020$180$802$1,130
2019$180$931$1,199
2018$200$1,017$1,041
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%28%34%
202430%28%33%
202318%27%33%
202218%27%32%
202118%27%32%
202018%27%31%
201918%26%30%
201818%26%29%
201718%26%29%
20165%24%28%
20155%24%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,679

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$2,000$8,316$6,227
2024$2,000$8,163$6,113
2023$1,250$7,722$5,785
2022$1,250$7,550$5,514
2021$1,250$6,152$5,269
2020$1,250$5,983$5,141
2019$1,250$5,550$5,007
2018$1,250$5,239$4,752
2017$1,250$4,890$4,582
2016$500$4,403$4,396
2015$500$4,262$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearRancho Palos Verdes, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%81%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%84%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%85%86%
202090%85%86%
201990%84%85%
201890%85%85%
201790%86%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is Christ Lutheran Church & School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes?
4 private elementary schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rancho Palos Verdes?
50% of private elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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