Best Palos Verdes Peninsula Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 768 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA are Palos Verdes Intermediate and Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38 Crest Rd. West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Paseo Del Mar
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 373-2281
Gr: K-12
3801 Via La Selva
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA include Palos Verdes Intermediate and Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy. Palos Verdes Peninsula has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula?
2 public middle schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Palos Verdes Peninsula public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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