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Rancho Palos Verdes Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 325 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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Peninsula Montessori School - Palos Verdes Campus Photo
Peninsula Montessori School - Palos Verdes Campus
Gr: NS-5
Extracurriculars: 9
Montessori School
31100 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
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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

4
Private Schools
325
Students
$13,150
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
45%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rancho Palos Verdes)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,547 Schools
# Students
325 Students
501,486 Students
% Students of Color
45%
51%
0.71
0.74
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
96 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
17%
# Black Students
24 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
227 Students
193,078 Students
% White Students
46%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
72 Students
122,185 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
44,575 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,150
$17,200
Average Summer Program Cost
$180
$1,080
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,958
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 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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