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Best Reseda Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,327 students in Reseda, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Reseda, CA are Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, James Jordan Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reseda, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Reseda have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Reseda, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18605 Erwin St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-5600
Gr: 4-12 | 1,784 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
James Jordan Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18600 Lanark St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 882-2496
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Science Academy 5
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18238 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 705-5676
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Reseda Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18230 Kittridge St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-3600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18238 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 609-0507
Gr: 6-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19451 Wyandotte St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 886-8980
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy Of Business & Entrepreneurship
Alternative School
19451 Wyandotte St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 821-0336
Gr: K-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Reseda, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Reseda, CA include Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies, James Jordan Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 5.
How many public middle schools are located in Reseda?
7 public middle schools are located in Reseda.
What is the racial composition of students in Reseda?
Reseda public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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