PVPUSD School Guide
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District serves all four Peninsula cities. Here's what families need to know.
District at a Glance
Enrollment: 2026-27 open enrollment began Feb 2, 2026 via online Virtual Line
Feeder Patterns
Every Peninsula neighborhood feeds into one of two high school tracks. Knowing your feeder pattern matters when choosing where to live.
Palos Verdes High School
Sea KingsPalos Verdes Peninsula High School
PanthersAll Schools
Elementary Schools (K-5)
Intermediate Schools (6-8)
Ridgecrest Intermediate
Feeds into Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
High Schools (9-12)
Palos Verdes High School
Sea Kings
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Panthers
Rancho del Mar High School
Continuation / Alternative program
The Real Reason Families Move Here
Let me be direct: the schools are what close the deal for most families considering the Hill. Both my kids went through PVPUSD and I can tell you what the stats miss — it's the extracurriculars, the parent network, and the fact that the district genuinely invests in keeping things excellent.
PVPUSD serves about 10,300 students across 19 schools, and it's ranked in the top 5% of California districts. The enrollment cycle starts early — the 2026-27 Virtual Line opened in February. If you're planning a move, start the school research now.
Every neighborhood on the Peninsula feeds into one of two high school tracks: the Sea Kings (PVHS) or the Panthers (PVPHS). Both are 10/10 on GreatSchools. The real difference is geography and feeder elementary schools — and that's where I can help you match the right neighborhood to your family.
Questions about PV schools?
Ask Angelique about enrollment boundaries, school programs, or which neighborhoods feed into specific schools.
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