For the 2024-25 school year, there are 164 public middle schools serving 39,907 students in Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles, CA are Renaissance Arts Academy, Richland Avenue Elementary School and Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem. 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 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), 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 93% 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, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #22.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
Magnet 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: #33.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
Magnet School
(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: #44.
Goethe International Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #55.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter 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: #66.
Wish Community
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #77.
Larchmont Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Grades: K-12
| 1,620 students
Rank: #88.
Ocean Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12870 Panama St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Grades: 5-8
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
New West Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Grades: 6-12
| 997 students
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Rock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Palms Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10860 Woodbine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Everest Value
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 N. Madison Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7736
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7736
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
John Burroughs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S. Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1717.
Castelar Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1818.
Glen Alta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3410 Sierra St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1195
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1195
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Isana Palmati Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 355 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 S. Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ramona Opportunity High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 S. Alma Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11561 Gateway Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #2323.
Icef Vista Middle Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4471 Inglewood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6405
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6405
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #2424.
Lashon Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7477 Kester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Grades: K-8
| 526 students
Rank: #2525.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mark Twain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2224 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music And Engr Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2828.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Global Education Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Magnolia Science Academy 6
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
745 S. Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(310) 842-8555
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(310) 842-8555
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #3131.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 N. Coronado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Grades: K-8
| 715 students
Rank: #3232.
Emerson Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 234-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 234-3100
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #3333.
Isana Octavia Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Rank: #3434.
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #3535.
Libertas College Preparatory Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5101 W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 810-6558
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 810-6558
Grades: 4-8
| 270 students
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Los Angeles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Academy Of Science And Engineering (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 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
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 7 (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Alliance Leadership Middle Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Animo College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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 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
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Grades: 8-11
| 435 students
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Animo Locke Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Animo Westside Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5456 Mcconnell Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3251
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3251
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Antecello Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
4504 Ascot Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Grades: K-2
| 162 students
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
610 North Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Calliope Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1495 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(818) 659-5193
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(818) 659-5193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Camino Nuevo Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1215 W. Miramar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Celerity Achernar Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
310 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Celerity Cardinal Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7330 Bakman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Celerity Dyad Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4501 S. Wadsworth
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Celerity Himalia Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5100 S. Brd.way Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles, CA include Renaissance Arts Academy, Richland Avenue Elementary School and Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem.
How many public middle schools are located in Los Angeles?
164 public middle schools are located in Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Los Angeles include: Marina Del Rey Middle School vs. Mark Twain Middle School, Stella Middle Charter Academy vs. New Los Angeles Charter, Downtown Value vs. Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
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