For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,666 students in Paramount, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Paramount, CA are Paramount Unified Community Day, Frank J. Zamboni and Leona Jackson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramount, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Paramount have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Paramount, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Unified Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14507 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Frank J. Zamboni
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15733 South Orange Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Leona Jackson
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7220 Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Gr: 5-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Paramount Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14608 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Alondra Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount Virtual Academy
Alternative School
15110 California Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Paramount, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Paramount, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Paramount, CA include Paramount Unified Community Day, Frank J. Zamboni and Leona Jackson.
How many public middle schools are located in Paramount?
6 public middle schools are located in Paramount.
What is the racial composition of students in Paramount?
Paramount 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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