Fusion Palos Verdes is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades 6 through 12 in the suburban Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA area.
The school enrolls 32 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 7 teachers.
The student body includes 46 percent students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
Fusion Palos Verdes is located near other private schools such as Chadwick School (grades K–12) and Rolling Hills Country Day School (grades K–8), providing alternative schooling options in the suburb.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fusion Palos Verdes?
The application deadline for Fusion Palos Verdes is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Fusion Palos Verdes is Fusion Academy Palos Verdes (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rancho Palos Verdes Presch & Kindergarten (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Palos Verdes ![Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr. Suite 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
- miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Rancho Palos Verdes Presch & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
28451 Indian Peak Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-2405
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-2405
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
5446 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-2800
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-2800
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 865 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
26444 Crenshaw Blvd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Palos Verdes ![Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr. Suite 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
- miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 865 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
101 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 379-8242
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 379-8242
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 295 students
Center For Learning Unlimited
Special Education School
2785 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Nishiyamato Academy Of California
Special Program Emphasis
2458 Lomita Blvd
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-7040
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-7040
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 124 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Palos Verdes ![Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr. Suite 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
- miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
5446 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-2800
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-2800
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 865 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
26444 Crenshaw Blvd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
26944 Rolling Hills Road
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-4795
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-4795
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rancho Palos Verdes Presch & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
28451 Indian Peak Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-2405
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-2405
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
5446 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-2800
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-2800
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
New Horizons Child Devmnt Center
Daycare / Preschool
26945 Rolling Hills Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4349
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4349
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Rolling Hills Montessori ![Rolling Hills Montessori Photo - Teaching our students to give back is an important part of their social development.]( "Rolling Hills Montessori Photo - Teaching our students to give back is an important part of their social development.")
Montessori School
26825 Rolling Hills Road
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-5722
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-5722
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 123 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Peninsula Montessori School
Montessori School
31100 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ridgecrest Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28915 Northbay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Soleado Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
27800 Longhill Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6854
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6854
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Crest Rd. West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 Crest Road West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
1.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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