For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,938 students in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA are Ridgecrest Intermediate, Miraleste Intermediate and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28915 Northbay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Miraleste Intermediate
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 241-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA include Ridgecrest Intermediate, Miraleste Intermediate and Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School. Rancho Palos Verdes has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes?
3 public middle schools are located in Rancho Palos Verdes.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rancho Palos Verdes public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes include: Miraleste Intermediate vs. Ridgecrest Intermediate, Ridgecrest Intermediate vs. Miraleste Intermediate
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