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 59% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), 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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #22.
Miraleste Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,295 students
90275, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6245 Via Canada
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0922
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0922
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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