Point Vicente Elementary

Tucked into the coastal bluffs of Rancho Palos Verdes, Point Vicente Elementary offers the kind of tight-knit community feel that's rare to find this close to a major city — with academic results that consistently rank among the best in California. Families drawn to the Peninsula tend to put down roots and stay, and that sense of stability shows in the school's strong culture and engaged parent community. If you're looking for a place where kids can thrive academically while growing up with ocean views and a quieter pace of life than the rest of LA, this corner of the South Bay is hard to beat.