For the 2024 school year, there are 158 public middle schools serving 100,469 students in Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles, CA are Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem, Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies and Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Los Angeles have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Los Angeles, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Grades: 5-8
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,768 students
Rank: #55.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
Rank: #66.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Grades: K-12
| 1,609 students
Rank: #77.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11561 Gateway Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Grades: K-12
| 505 students
Rank: #99.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
El Rio Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2635 Pasadena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #1111.
Isana Palmati Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 355 students
Rank: #1212.
New West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Grades: 6-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Sol Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 800-5220
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 800-5220
Grades: 5-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1414.
Ocean Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12870 Panama St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Grades: K-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1515.
Eagle Rock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,143 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 S. Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5755 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1919.
Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4620 Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-8161
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-8161
Grades: K-8
| 475 students
Rank: #2020.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 N. Coronado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Grades: K-8
| 798 students
Rank: #2121.
Palms Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10860 Woodbine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,265 students
Rank: #2222.
Libertas College Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5101 W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 810-6558
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 810-6558
Grades: 4-8
| 289 students
Rank: #2323.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,826 students
Rank: #2424.
Gabriella Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1435 Logan St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-5741
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-5741
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: #2525.
New Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 W. Mlk Jr Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #2626.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2023 S. Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Grades: 6-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #2727.
Isana Octavia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Grades: K-8
| 415 students
Rank: #2828.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Grades: K-8
| 592 students
Rank: #2929.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Grades: 6-12
| 138 students
Rank: #3030.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 N. Ave. 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #3131.
Kipp Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4240 E. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 406-8000
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 406-8000
Grades: 5-8
| 500 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
The City
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5753 Obama Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(310) 273-2489
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(310) 273-2489
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S. Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,457 students
Rank: #3434.
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Alternative School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: #3535.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
822 W. 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Grades: K-12
| 902 students
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Los Angeles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Academy Of Science And Engineering (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 7 (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Alliance Leadership Middle Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Animo College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Grades: 8-11
| 435 students
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Animo Locke Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Antecello Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
4504 Ascot Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Grades: K-2
| 162 students
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
610 North Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Camino Nuevo Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1215 W. Miramar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Celerity Achernar Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
310 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Celerity Cardinal Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7330 Bakman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Celerity Dyad Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4501 S. Wadsworth
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Celerity Himalia Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5100 S. Brd.way Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Celerity Nascent Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3417 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 732-6613
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 732-6613
Grades: K-8
| 635 students
Celerity Octavia Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles, CA include Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem, Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies and Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Los Angeles, CA?
158 public middle schools are located in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles, CA?
Los Angeles, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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