For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 753 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 69% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), 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 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90274, CA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
90274, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3801 Via La Selva
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 791-5078
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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