For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 667 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (there are , serving 5,752 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is Christ Lutheran Church & School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
40% of private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Rancho Palos Verdes ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28850 S Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
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
Brighter Days Montessori School![Brighter Days Montessori School Photo - children's garden]( "Brighter Days Montessori School Photo - children's garden")
Montessori School
1903 W Summerland St
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-2600
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-2600
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students
5446 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-2800
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 schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is Christ Lutheran Church & School.
How many private schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes?
5 private schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes.
How diverse are private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rancho Palos Verdes private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Rancho Palos Verdes go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Rancho Palos Verdes are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rancho Palos Verdes?
40% of private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rancho Palos Verdes include: Brighter Days Montessori School vs. Peninsula Montessori School
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