For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 766 students in 90274, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90274, CA are Palos Verdes Intermediate and Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90274 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90274, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90274, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Crest Rd. West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
90274, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Malaga Cove School - Success Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 Paseo Del Mar
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 373-2281
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 373-2281
Gr: K-12
3801 Via La Selva
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90274, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90274, CA include Palos Verdes Intermediate and Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 90274?
2 public middle schools are located in 90274.
What is the racial composition of students in 90274?
90274 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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