Best 90037 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,618 students in 90037, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90037, CA are Global Education Academy, Menlo Avenue Elementary School and Accelerated. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90037 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90037, 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 90037, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Menlo Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4156 Menlo Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-4291
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Accelerated
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Gr: K-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90037, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90037, CA include Global Education Academy, Menlo Avenue Elementary School and Accelerated.
How many public middle schools are located in 90037?
3 public middle schools are located in 90037.
What is the racial composition of students in 90037?
90037 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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