For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,184 students in 90278, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90278, CA are Parras (Nick G.) Middle School and Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90278 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90278, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90278, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 North Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Grades: 6-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #22.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636
Grades: 6-8
| 1,137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning
Alternative School
1401 Inglewood Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 379-5449
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 379-5449
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
90278, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2110 Artesia Blvd., Ste. B224
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(323) 755-5566
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(323) 755-5566
Grades: 6-11
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90278, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90278, CA include Parras (Nick G.) Middle School and Adams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90278?
3 public middle schools are located in 90278.
What is the racial composition of students in 90278?
90278 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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