For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 553 students in 90021, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90021, CA are Cds Secondary, Para Los Ninos Middle School and Tri-c Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90021 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90021, 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 90021, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Para Los Ninos Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Tri-c Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90021, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90021, CA include Cds Secondary, Para Los Ninos Middle School and Tri-c Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in 90021?
3 public middle schools are located in 90021.
What is the racial composition of students in 90021?
90021 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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