Best 90606 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,156 students in 90606, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90606, CA are Katherine Edwards Mid School Steam & Dual Immersion Academy and Los Nietos Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90606 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90606, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 90606, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine Edwards Mid School Steam & Dual Immersion Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6812 South Norwalk Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 789-3115
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Los Nietos Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11425 East Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-0637
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90606, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90606, CA include Katherine Edwards Mid School Steam & Dual Immersion Academy and Los Nietos Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90606?
2 public middle schools are located in 90606.
What is the racial composition of students in 90606?
90606 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).

Recent Articles

Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.

Quick Links