For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,412 students in San Pedro, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Pedro, CA are Richard Henry Dana Middle School and William J. Johnston Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pedro, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Pedro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Pedro, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 South Cabrillo Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-1100
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,355 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
William J. Johnston Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Taper Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0376
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Pedro, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Pedro, CA include Richard Henry Dana Middle School and William J. Johnston Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in San Pedro?
2 public middle schools are located in San Pedro.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pedro?
San Pedro public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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