For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,958 students in 90275, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90275, CA are Ridgecrest Intermediate, Miraleste Intermediate and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90275 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90275, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90275, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28915 Northbay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Miraleste Intermediate
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
90275, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90275, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90275, CA include Ridgecrest Intermediate, Miraleste Intermediate and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90275?
3 public middle schools are located in 90275.
What is the racial composition of students in 90275?
90275 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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