For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 822 students in the neighborhood of Western Malibu, Malibu, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Western Malibu are Malibu Middle School and Malibu High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Western Malibu, Malibu, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Western Malibu, Malibu, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malibu Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30237 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Malibu High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30215 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Malibu, Malibu, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Malibu, Malibu, CA include Malibu Middle School and Malibu High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Malibu, Malibu?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Malibu, Malibu.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Western Malibu, Malibu?
the neighborhood of Western Malibu, Malibu public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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