Christ Lutheran Church & School Photo - Back to School! Kindergarten- 8th Grade.

Best Rancho Palos Verdes Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 587 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
The top ranked private elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is Christ Lutheran Church & School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private elementary schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked Rancho Palos Verdes Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran Church & School
Christ Lutheran Church & School Photo - Back to School! Kindergarten- 8th Grade.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
28850 S Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ad Astra School
1902 Trudie Dr
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(213) 444-6277
Gr: 3-8 | 48 students
Peninsula Montessori School
Montessori School
31100 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students
St. John Fisher School
St. John Fisher School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
5446 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-2800
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed

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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