For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,455 students in San Pedro, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Pedro, CA are Richard Henry Dana Middle School and William J. Johnston Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pedro, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Pedro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Pedro, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 South Cabrillo Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-1100
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,391 students
Rank: #22.
William J. Johnston Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
San Pedro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2060 West 35th St.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 832-6596
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Pedro, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Pedro, CA include Richard Henry Dana Middle School and William J. Johnston Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in San Pedro?
2 public middle schools are located in San Pedro.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pedro?
San Pedro public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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