For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,296 students in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Westchester are Wish Community, Katherine Johnson Stem Academy and Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Katherine Johnson Stem Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Parkhill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA include Wish Community, Katherine Johnson Stem Academy and Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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