For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,938 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 (2026-27)
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 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 1,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
90275, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6245 Via Canada
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0922
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0922
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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