For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,157 students in 90062, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90062, CA are Libertas College Preparatory Charter, Western Avenue Technology Magnet and Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90062 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90062, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 90062, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libertas College Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 400-6149
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 400-6149
Gr: 4-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Western Avenue Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1724 West 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-3261
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-3261
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West 46th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 421-1700
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 421-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90062, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90062, CA include Libertas College Preparatory Charter, Western Avenue Technology Magnet and Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 90062?
3 public middle schools are located in 90062.
What is the racial composition of students in 90062?
90062 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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