For the 2024 school year, there are 645 public middle schools serving 430,889 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Carmenita Middle School and Science Stem Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Los Angeles County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #22.
Carmenita Middle School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Science Stem Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
La Canada High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #55.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Mayfair High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6000 N. Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Grades: 7-12
| 2,604 students
Rank: #77.
Manhattan Beach Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1501 N. Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Grades: 6-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #88.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Grades: K-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #99.
South Pasadena Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #1010.
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12351 E. Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Grades: 7-8
| 655 students
Rank: #1111.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
171 E. Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #1212.
Newcomb Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Grades: K-8
| 783 students
Rank: #1313.
Ridgecrest Intermediate
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28915 N.bay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hermosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Grades: 4-8
| 717 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80% )
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
| 707 students
Rank: #1616.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1408 S. Spruce Tree Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 861-6227
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 861-6227
Grades: 6-8
| 1,111 students
Rank: #1717.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Grades: 4-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #1818.
First Avenue Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1919.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 N. Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #2020.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #2121.
South Pointe Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20671 Larkstone Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #2222.
Rancho Pico Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26250 W. Valencia Blvd.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 284-3260
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 284-3260
Grades: 7-8
| 798 students
Rank: #2323.
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #2424.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2021 W. Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Grades: K-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #2525.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #2626.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #2727.
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Grades: K-8
| 333 students
Rank: #2828.
Rosemont Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 Rosemont Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
Grades: 7-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #2929.
El Segundo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
332 Center St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #3030.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Grades: 5-8
| 514 students
Rank: #3131.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #3232.
Suzanne Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
Rank: #3333.
Arthur E. Wright Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4029 N. Las Virgenes Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-4614
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-4614
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #3434.
Monterey Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Grades: K-8
| 946 students
Rank: #3535.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
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Los Angeles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Academy For Recording Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1041 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Grades: 6-9
| 90 students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Academy Of Science And Engineering (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
P.o. Box 68
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Albert Einstein Academy Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
25300 Rye Canyon
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
28141 Kelly Johnson Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
25443 Orchard Village Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
8844 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: K-12
| 189 students
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 7 (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Alliance Leadership Middle Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Alternative Opportunity Programs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Animo College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Inglewood Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3425 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Grades: 8-11
| 435 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Carmenita Middle School and Science Stem Magnet.
How many public middle schools are located in Los Angeles County, CA?
645 public middle schools are located in Los Angeles County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County, CA?
Los Angeles County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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