For the 2024-25 school year, there are 661 public middle schools serving 300,311 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and Huntington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Los Angeles County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #22.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
La Canada High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 1,993 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgecrest Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28915 N.bay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: #66.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Grades: K-12
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
South Pasadena Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1408 S. Spruce Tree Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 861-6227
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 861-6227
Grades: 6-8
| 1,133 students
Rank: #99.
South Pointe Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20671 Larkstone Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Manhattan Beach Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 N. Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Grades: 6-8
| 1,197 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Newcomb Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Grades: K-8
| 807 students
Rank: #1212.
Hermosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Grades: 5-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1313.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Grades: K-7
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #1515.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Ca Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #1818.
Rancho Pico Junior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26250 W. Valencia Blvd.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 284-3260
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 284-3260
Grades: 7-8
| 790 students
Rank: #1919.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
171 E. Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #2020.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2121.
Monterey Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Grades: K-8
| 931 students
Rank: #2222.
Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #2323.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2424.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 N. Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Grades: 6-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: #2525.
First Avenue Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #2626.
Rosemont Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 Rosemont Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
Grades: 7-8
| 1,275 students
Rank: #2727.
Carmenita Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 601 students
Rank: #2828.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Brightwood St.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 943-3360
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 943-3360
Grades: K-8
| 794 students
Rank: #2929.
Mesa Robles
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16060 Mesa Robles Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6000
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 933-6000
Grades: K-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #3030.
Suzanne Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Grades: 6-8
| 1,120 students
Rank: #3131.
El Segundo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 Center St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #3232.
Arthur E. Wright Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4029 N. Las Virgenes Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-4614
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-4614
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #3333.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #3434.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S. Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Grades: K-8
| 935 students
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Los Angeles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1041 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Grades: 6-9
| 90 students
Academy Of Media Arts (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
P.o. Box 68
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
25300 Rye Canyon
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
28141 Kelly Johnson Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
25443 Orchard Village Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
8844 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: K-12
| 189 students
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Alternative Opportunity Programs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Inglewood Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3425 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and Huntington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Los Angeles County?
661 public middle schools are located in Los Angeles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Los Angeles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Los Angeles County include: Sierra Vista Middle School vs. La Mesa Junior High School, Las Palmas Middle School vs. Traweek Middle School, Lone Hill Middle School vs. Ramona Middle School
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