Best Hermosa Beach Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 589 students in Hermosa Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hermosa Beach, CA is Hermosa Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hermosa Beach, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hermosa Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hermosa Beach, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1645 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Gr: 5-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hermosa Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hermosa Beach, CA include Hermosa Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hermosa Beach?
1 public middle schools are located in Hermosa Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Hermosa Beach?
Hermosa Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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