For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,086 students in 90720, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90720, CA are Oak Middle School and Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90720 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90720, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90720, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #22.
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4112 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
90720, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90720, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90720, CA include Oak Middle School and Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90720?
2 public middle schools are located in 90720.
What is the racial composition of students in 90720?
90720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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