Best 90255 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,880 students in 90255, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90255, CA are Kipp Comienza Community Prep, Walnut Park Mid A School Of Soc Just And Service Learning and Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90255 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90255, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90255, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Comienza Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6410 Rita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 886-2355
Gr: K-8 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #22.
Walnut Park Mid A School Of Soc Just And Service Learning
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7500 Marbrisa Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 277-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 East 58th St.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 277-2901
Gr: 6-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #44.
Henry T. Gage Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2880 East Gage Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 826-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Chester W. Nimitz Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6021 Carmelita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 887-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr And Math Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7500 Marbrisa Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 277-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Prepa Tec - Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 Santa Fe Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 800-2739
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90255 California

90255, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5714 Pacific Blvd.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 582-8373
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90255, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in 90255?
7 public middle schools are located in 90255.
What is the racial composition of students in 90255?
90255 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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