For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,554 students in Norwalk, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norwalk, CA are Lakeside Middle School, Los Alisos Middle School and Corvallis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Norwalk, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11000 East Kenney St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9442
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9442
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Los Alisos Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14800 South Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Corvallis Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11032 East Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Nettie L. Waite Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14320 South Norwalk Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Norwalk, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12110 E. Walnut St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
12940 East Foster Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 864-2593
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 864-2593
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
15415 South Pioneer Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-2893
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-2893
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jack B. Clarke High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13200 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9979
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9979
Gr: 8-12
Southeast Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
12940 E. Foster Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-1927
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-1927
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Norwalk, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norwalk, CA include Lakeside Middle School, Los Alisos Middle School and Corvallis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Norwalk?
4 public middle schools are located in Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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