Best 90002 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,012 students in 90002, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90002, CA are Thomas Riley High School, Edwin Markham Middle School and Kipp Philosophers Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90002 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90002, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 90002, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Edwin Markham Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 East 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Philosophers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1999 East 102nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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90002, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2265 East 103rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4185
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90002, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90002, CA include Thomas Riley High School, Edwin Markham Middle School and Kipp Philosophers Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 90002?
3 public middle schools are located in 90002.
What is the racial composition of students in 90002?
90002 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).

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