Choosing the Right Private School for your child
Welcome to Rolling Hills Prep
Southern California families are fortunate to have many excellent private school options. Each school offers unique strengths, and finding the right fit depends on your child’s needs and your family’s priorities.
Why Rolling Hills Prep
We believe education flourishes when students are truly known. Our intentionally small class sizes (averaging 12-15 students) ensure every voice matters and no student fades into the background. This close-knit atmosphere allows our faculty to recognize each student's unique learning style, celebrate their strengths, and provide timely, targeted support.
The RHP difference is visible in our graduates' outcomes—they attend prestigious universities and succeed at rates far above national averages because they've developed not just knowledge, but essential skills of self-advocacy, time management, and intellectual curiosity.
Choose Rolling Hills Prep to join a community where your child will be valued, challenged, and empowered to thrive.
Your Journey to Rolling Hills Prep
We believe the path to RHP should be as personalized as our approach to education. Our thoughtful admissions process includes campus visits, student shadow days, and family conversations to ensure the right fit.
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Experience RHP in Person
The best way to understand what makes Rolling Hills Prep special is to visit our beautiful 28-acre campus. Join us for an upcoming Open House event or schedule a personal tour to see our learning spaces, meet our dedicated faculty, and experience our community firsthand.
Open House RSVP
- EXPLORE our beautiful campus as we bring classroom experiences outdoors.
- DISCOVER our many curricular offerings and innovative programs through a variety of engaging, hands-on activities.
- INTERACT with our students to learn more about campus life.
Please fill out this form to RSVP for our Open House event. The event will run from 10 AM to 12 PM on our school campus at One Rolling Hills Prep Way, San Pedro, CA 90732.
Know your options
Notable Private Schools in the South Bay & LA Area
- Rolling Hills Prep - Smallest class sizes (12:1) and D1 athletics
- Chadwick School - Known for K-12 program and outdoor education
- Palos Verdes Peninsula High (Public option)
- Peninsula Catholic Schools - Faith-based education
- Rolling Hills Country Day
- Harvard-Westlake - Prestigious academics, competitive admissions
- Brentwood School - Strong athletics and arts programs
- Marlborough School - All-girls education excellence
- Windward School - Progressive education model
- Crossroads School - Arts-focused creative education
- Loyola High School - All-boys Jesuit education
- Immaculate Heart - All-girls Catholic tradition
- Campbell Hall - Co-ed Episcopal school
- Buckley School - Traditional college prep
- Mira Costa High School (Public option)
- Redondo Union High School (Public option)
- Vistamar School - Project-based learning
- America Martyrs - Catholic K-8
- Riviera Hall Lutheran School - Faith-based
- Bishop Montgomery High School - Catholic, strong athletics
- Westerly School - Progressive K-8 education
Now Accepting Applications for 2026-2027
Rolling Hills Prep is currently accepting applications for students entering grades 5-12 for the 2026-2027 academic year. We invite you to explore what makes our school community special and discover how our individualized approach to education could be the perfect fit for your child.
Admissions Inquiry Form
If you would like additional information or are interested in visiting our campus, please complete this form and one of our admissions associates will contact you.
Make the right choice
Interested in small classes and personalized attention?
Rolling Hills Preparatory School is more than just a school—it’s a place where students belong, grow, and achieve beyond expectations. We invite you to visit our campus, meet our inspiring educators, and discover why RHP is the perfect fit for your family.