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Elementary Schools in Palos Verdes Estates, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 78.4/100

Palos Verdes Estates, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 78.4/100 — 34.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Palos Verdes High at 82/100, where 44.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Palos Verdes Estates schools average 50.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.1% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
78.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
6.1
75.9 – 82.0
Avg Exceeded %
50.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Palos Verdes Estates schools compare

Palos Verdes Estates's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.4 — 34.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 75.9 to 82.0, a 6.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Palos Verdes High with a Scope Score of 82 and 44.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Palos Verdes Estates schools average 50.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Palos Verdes Estates averages 11.1%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Palos Verdes Estates

2 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Palos Verdes Estates ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Palos Verdes High
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Strong All-Around
82Los Angeles44.8%69.6%15.1%1.0%
2Montemalaga Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
79Los Angeles60.1%83.0%11.0%0.6%
3Lunada Bay Elementary
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling
76Los Angeles50.1%76.8%7.8%1.5%
4Palos Verdes Intermediate
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Strong All-Around
76Los Angeles48.4%77.8%10.5%1.0%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Palos Verdes Estates

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Palos Verdes Estates good?
Palos Verdes Estates's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.4/100, which is 34.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 50.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Palos Verdes Estates?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Palos Verdes Estates is Palos Verdes High with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 44.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Palos Verdes Estates schools compare to the state average?
Palos Verdes Estates elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (34.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 50.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 75.9 to 82.0, a 6.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Palos Verdes Estates?
Palos Verdes Estates has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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