Chadwick School

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Chadwick School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
26800 Academy Dr,  Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
4.2
3.5
862 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Sheppard
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$51,240

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
105
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
700
Verbal
710
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
87%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
75.3%
Male
24.7%
White
48.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.6%
Two or more races
13.7%
Hispanic
8.4%
Black
6.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Private K12 Schools in California
#15 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#19 Best Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 108 Students
University of Southern California 95 Students
University of California - Berkeley 77 Students
University of California - San Diego 61 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 60 Students
New York University 57 Students
Stanford University 50 Students
Loyola Marymount University 47 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 44 Students
Cal Poly 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 77 Students
Biology 40 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Economics 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 27 Students
Environmental Science 26 Students
Finance 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Computer Science 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 80 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/28/2025
Every single teacher I've encountered at Chadwick cares so much about their students. Not only on a surface or academic level, but on a personal level. I'm consistently amazed by how much effort my teachers and advisors put in to making sure I am doing well and have all the resources available to succeed.
3.0
9/4/2023
While the school campus is pretty, and the teachers are nice, there are a few problems. First, while the campus is big, you are restricted to a certain area of it. I entered in sixth grade and everyone seemed to have formed such tight groups, so playtime is a nightmare. P.E. is overcompetitive, and the cafeteria food isn;t all that healthy. ALways some people slacking off in class, with nothing in their heads, homework is manageable, but you have to wake up at six thirty to not be late.
5.0 Senior
3/15/2021
As an African American student and female, in a predominantly white school, I felt respected and included by the staff and faculty. I was president of my 9th grade class, which speaks for it self. I will forever be a part of the Chadwick community. They have molded me into the person I am today.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 25 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/9/2026
I am beyond disappointed with this school and the way it treats its students. I have never experienced a school environment that feels so disrespectful, unsupportive, and careless toward children’s emotional well-being. My child has come home crying multiple times because of the way certain teachers...
5.0 parent
2/3/2025
We have only experienced high school at Chadwick, but it has been a 5-star experience from day 1 for our family. Both of our children (freshman and senior now) felt like members of the community before they even started and now cannot imagine being anywhere else for school. The academics are rigorou...
5.0 parent
12/27/2024
Our family currently have children in middle and elementary school. We have been very impressed with Chadwick's commitment to fostering the growth and development of the entire child and strength of character, with a strong foundation of core values. The engagement of the teachers and knowledge of e...
5.0 parent
12/23/2024
We currently have two children at Chadwick. Both children started in Kindergarten and we have been at the school for 9 years as parents. We chose Chadwick because we knew that our children would be exposed to every opportunity in a safe environment to a school that adhered to a set of Core Values. T...

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Chadwick School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 26800 Academy Dr in Palos Verdes Peninsula, in the Rolling Hills neighborhood. Annual tuition is $51,240. The school has a total enrollment of 862 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Chadwick School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $3,635,475. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rolling Hills Country Day School, Peninsula Heritage School, Rancho Vista Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Palos Verdes Peninsula has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chadwick School.

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