Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,336 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, which is ranked #46 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,264 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
32%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,599 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
56%
# Black Students
219 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,978 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
39%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,235 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
827
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
636
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
678
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
695
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
692
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
751
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
765
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
772
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
846
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
837
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
928
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
957
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
952
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,755 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,060 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,336 students.
What is the rank of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District is ranked #46 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
39% of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,060 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 10,336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
