For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 766 students in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA public middle schools 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula 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 Public Middle Schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
(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
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
38 Crest Rd. West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA include Palos Verdes Intermediate and Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy. Palos Verdes Peninsula has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula?
2 public middle schools are located in Palos Verdes Peninsula.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Palos Verdes Peninsula 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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