For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,733 students in Carson, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carson, CA are Caroldale Learning Community, Stephen M. White Middle School and Ralph Bunche Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Carson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Carson, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caroldale Learning Community
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22424 Caroldale Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Stephen M. White Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22102 South Figueroa St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16223 South Haskins Ln.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 898-6120
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 898-6120
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #44.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21820 Bonita St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-5700
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 661-4500
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 661-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Magnolia Science Academy 3
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Gr: 6-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment
Alternative School
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(424) 444-0488
Carson, CA 90746
(424) 444-0488
Gr: K-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carson, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carson, CA include Caroldale Learning Community, Stephen M. White Middle School and Ralph Bunche Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carson?
7 public middle schools are located in Carson.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson?
Carson public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Carson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carson include: Andrew Carnegie Middle School vs. Stephen M. White Middle School, Stephen M. White Middle School vs. Andrew Carnegie Middle School, Magnolia Science Academy 3 vs. Stephen M. White Middle School
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