For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 6,543 students in Inglewood, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Inglewood, CA are Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood and La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inglewood, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Inglewood 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 Public Middle Schools in Inglewood, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1
Rank: #22.
Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 West Imperial Hwy.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 793-0157
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 793-0157
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 North La Tijera Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5260
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5260
Gr: K-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #44.
Century Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 South Maple St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-2286
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-2286
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Centinela
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Marlborough Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5440
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5440
Gr: K-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lennox Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11033 Buford Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 419-1800
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 419-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #77.
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11710 South Cherry Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5400
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5400
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Frank D. Parent
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5354 West 64th St.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5430
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5430
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Oak Street
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
633 South Oak St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5340
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5340
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Kelso (William H.)
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 East Kelso St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5480
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5480
Gr: K-7 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1111.
Crozier (George W.) Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 West Regent St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5280
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5280
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1212.
Beulah Payne Steam Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 West 94th St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5410
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5410
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1313.
Grace Hopper Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Grace Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 910-0230
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 910-0230
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1414.
Woodworth-monroe Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10711 10th Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5310
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5310
Gr: K-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Inglewood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Animo Inglewood Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3425 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2400 W. 85th St.
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 752-8834
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 752-8834
Gr: 6-8
3130 W. 111th Pl.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 677-3014
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 677-3014
Gr: K-8
2602 West 79th St
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 680-5380
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 680-5380
Gr: K-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Icef Inglewood Middle Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
304 E. Spruce Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(323) 298-6425
Inglewood, CA 90301
(323) 298-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Inglewood Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
401 South Inglewood Ave
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 419-2793
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 419-2793
Gr: 1-6
Lennox Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10319 Firmona Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 695-4000
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 695-4000
Gr: K-8
Monroe (Albert F.) Magnet Middle School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
10711 10th Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5310
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
830 N. La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
830 N. La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
11101 South Yukon Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5350
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5350
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Inglewood, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Inglewood, CA include Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood and La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Inglewood?
14 public middle schools are located in Inglewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Inglewood?
Inglewood 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).
Which public middle schools in Inglewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Inglewood include: Frank D. Parent vs. La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter, La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter vs. Frank D. Parent, Woodworth-monroe Academy vs. Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence
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