Palos Verdes High vs Point Vicente Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palos Verdes High
Palos Verdes Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,484 students
Point Vicente Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Palos Verdes High Palos Verdes Estates, California | Point Vicente Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #387 of 1,343 | #124 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8240 of 16,910 | #3486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,484 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 1,484 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 82% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Vicente Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 50.6).
- •Point Vicente Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 39%).
- •Point Vicente Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 43%).
- •Palos Verdes High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 21.3%).
- •Point Vicente Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.8).
- •Palos Verdes High is the larger school with 1,484 students compared with 334.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palos Verdes High better than Point Vicente Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Point Vicente Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 50.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Palos Verdes High and Point Vicente Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palos Verdes High: 1,484. Point Vicente Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palos Verdes High and Point Vicente Elementary rank in California?
Palos Verdes High is 387th of 1,343 and Point Vicente Elementary is 124th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).