Palos Verdes Peninsula USD

 Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

375 Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

310-378-9966

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) serves the four Peninsula cities (Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates) and the unincorporated areas of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  Student enrollment is approximately 11,400 students. The school district’s reputation for having a high-quality education system attracts many families to this suburban area and its schools. Incoming high school students who reside within the PVPUSD boundaries may select the high school to attend. To determine which middle and elementary school assigned to your address, you may go to the district website and enter your address. 

The two PVPUSD HIGH SCHOOLS are:

• Palos Verdes High (9-12)
• Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (9-12)

Students residing within the PVPUSD boundaries may choose to attend either Palos Verdes High School or Palos Verdes Peninsula High. Students who are in the 8th grade typically select the high school of choice in February.

The PVPUSD’s three MIDDLE SCHOOLS are:

• Palos Verdes Intermediate School (6-8)
• Ridgecrest Intermediate School (6-8)
• Miraleste Intermediate School (6-8)

The PVPUSD’s ten ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS are:

• Silver Spur Elementary (K-5)
• Montemalaga Elementary (K-5)
• Lunada Bay Elementary (K-5)
• Cornerstone at Pedregal (K-5)
• Dapplegray (K-5)
• Mira Catalina (K-5)
• Point Vicente School (K-5)
• Rancho Vista (K-5)
• Soleado (K-5)
• Vista Grande (K-5)

 The Palos Verdes Peninsula PRIVATE SCHOOLS are:

• Chadwick School (K-12)
• Peninsula Heritage(K-6)
• Rolling Hills Country Day (K-8)
• Rolling Hills Prep (6-12)
• John Fisher (K-8)
• Christ Lutheran School (Pre-K-8)
• Peninsula Montessori School (18-months-6)

The Palos Verdes Peninsula is home to Marymount California University (MCU). With gorgeous ocean views and a unique campus location, many Hollywood production companies have chosen MCU as a location for professional film, television and commercial shoots.