Best 91602 California Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,961 students in 91602, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91602, CA are Walter Reed Middle School and Berenece Carlson Home Hospital. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 91602 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 91602, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 91602, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter Reed Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4525 Irvine Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 487-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10952 Whipple St.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-8759
Gr: K-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 91602, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91602, CA include Walter Reed Middle School and Berenece Carlson Home Hospital.
How many public middle schools are located in 91602?
2 public middle schools are located in 91602.
What is the racial composition of students in 91602?
91602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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