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Vista Grande Elementary

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Los Angeles County · 7032 Purpleridge Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-3059

(310) 377-6066 · vistagrande.pvpusd.net

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10/10
#126
Rank 126 out of 5,722
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #89 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #130 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #253 · 95th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Vista Grande Elementary sits in the hills of Rancho Palos Verdes, a coastal community perched above the Pacific where the pace feels quieter than the rest of Los Angeles but the academic expectations are anything but relaxed. With near-perfect scores in both English and Math, this school draws families who prioritize rigorous academics and benefit from the strong parental involvement that's become a hallmark of the Palos Verdes Peninsula district. It's the kind of place where kids grow up with ocean views, tight-knit neighborhoods, and a school community that genuinely feels like an extension of home.

Student Demographics

185 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
113 (61%)
White
23 (12%)
Hispanic
22 (12%)
Multiple Races
19 (10%)
African American
3 (2%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners46 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged25 (14%)
Students with Disabilities18 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

355
Enrollment
16
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2785 · 54th percentile

108 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found