| Index | Palos Verdes Estates | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 66% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 4 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Palos Verdes Estates | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 97.6% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 97.6% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 92.3% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 79.9% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 72.5% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 35.4% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 15.4% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 4 public schools, 1 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Palos Verdes Estates. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Palos Verdes Estates, CA schools is 66%. The average student to teacher ratio is 22:1. In Palos Verdes Estates, CA, an average of 97.6% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 97.6% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 35,064 | 83% | 73.2% |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 19,147 | 78% | 62.5% |
| Rolling Hills Estates, CA | 8,025 | 75% | 56.9% |
| Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 41,635 | 75% | 56.5% |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 66,663 | 74% | 54.7% |
| Palos Verdes Estates, CA | 13,359 | 66% | 37.5% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Powell, OH | 13,353 | 88% | 82.9% |
| Yulee, FL | 13,346 | 71% | 46.9% |
| La Grande, OR | 13,380 | 47% | 3.1% |
| Richton Park, IL | 13,381 | 27% | 44.3% |
| Lone Tree, CO | 13,381 | 62% | 29.7% |
| Palos Verdes Estates, CA | 13,359 | 66% | 37.5% |
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