Elementary Schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, California: Rancho Palos Verdes schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Rancho Palos Verdes, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.8/100 — 28.0 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary at 93/100, where 68.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Rancho Palos Verdes schools average 54.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 5 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.4% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 7 | Strong 72.8/100 | 54.2% | +28.0 |
| Middle | 3 | Solid 66.5/100 | 42.6% | +23.9 |
How Rancho Palos Verdes schools compare
Rancho Palos Verdes has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.8/100 — 28.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary with a Scope Score of 93 and 68.3% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Rancho Palos Verdes schools average 54.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Rancho Palos Verdes averages 9.4% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Rancho Palos Verdes
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Every school in Rancho Palos Verdes
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 68.3% | Strong 93/100 |
| 2 | Soleado Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 65.0% | Strong 79/100 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest Intermediate Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 56.4% | Strong 78/100 |
| 4 | Point Vicente Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 54.6% | Strong 78/100 |
| 5 | Vista Grande Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 59.2% | Strong 76/100 |
| 6 | Silver Spur Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified High Ceiling | 61.4% | Strong 75/100 |
| 7 | Mira Catalina Elementary Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Strong All-Around | 46.8% | Solid 68/100 |
| 8 | Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 35.7% | Solid 62/100 |
| 9 | Miraleste Intermediate Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Solid Base | 35.7% | Solid 59/100 |
| 10 | Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 24.1% | Developing 40/100 |
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.
Private Schools in Rancho Palos Verdes
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology