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Best Los Angeles Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 162 public middle schools serving 88,906 students in Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles, CA are Renaissance Arts Academy, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem and Richland Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Los Angeles have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Los Angeles, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Gr: K-7 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Gr: K-12 | 1,631 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Ocean Charter
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12870 Panama St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Gr: K-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Gr: 5-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5931 West 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 1,387 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
New West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Gr: 6-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Rock High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Everest Value
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 North Madison Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7736
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11561 Gateway Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 South Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Isana Palmati Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Palms Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10860 Woodbine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Icef Vista Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4471 Inglewood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6405
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Ramona Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 South Alma Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
611 South Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #2323.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,594 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music And Engr Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Lashon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7477 Kester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Magnolia Science Academy 6
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
745 South Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(310) 842-8555
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Alternative School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Glen Alta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3410 Sierra St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1195
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3030.
Mark Twain Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2224 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Isana Octavia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #3232.
Global Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Emerson Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1650 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 234-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 North Coronado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep Of N. America
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4736 Huntington Dr. South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-3148
Gr: K-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Los Angeles, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Media Arts (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Academy Of Medical & Health Sciences At Roosevelt (Closed 2014)
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Academy Of Science And Engineering (Closed 2018)
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Alain Leroy Locke 3 College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Alliance Alice M. Baxter College-ready High School (Closed 2023)
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alliance Christine O'donovan Middle Academy (Closed 2014)
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 (Closed 2023)
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 7 (Closed 2017)
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8
Alliance Leadership Middle Academy (Closed 2023)
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Alliance Leichtman-levine Family Foundation Env Science High School (Closed 2023)
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex (Closed 2021)
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Anahuacalmecac International University Preparator High School (Closed 2014)
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Animo College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Gr: 9-12
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Gr: 9-12
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Gr: 8-10 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Gr: 8-11 | 435 students
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Animo Locke Technical High School (Closed 2014)
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Antecello Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Apex Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1309 N. Wilton Pl. 3rd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6550
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Arco Iris Primary Center (Closed 2010)
4504 Ascot Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Gr: K-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Artlab At Sonia Sotomayor Learning Academics (Closed 2015)
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Augustus F. Hawkins High B Community Health Advocates (Closed 2023)
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Augustus F. Hawkins High C Rspnsbl Indigenous Soc Entrepr (Closed 2023)
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bellevue Primary (Closed 2011)
610 North Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Gr: K-1
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Calliope Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1495 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(818) 659-5193
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy - Middle School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Camino Nuevo Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1215 W. Miramar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Cds Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
10001 Jumilla Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Celerity Achernar Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
310 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Celerity Cardinal Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7330 Bakman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
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