For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,461 students in Tarzana, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Tarzana, CA is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarzana, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Tarzana have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tarzana, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,461 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tarzana, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tarzana, CA include Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tarzana?
1 public middle schools are located in Tarzana.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarzana?
Tarzana public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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