For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,002 students in 90815, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90815, CA are Tincher Preparatory and Stanford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90815 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90815, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90815, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tincher Preparatory
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Petaluma Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 493-2636
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 493-2636
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Stanford Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5871 East Los Arcos St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 594-9793
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 594-9793
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90815, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90815, CA include Tincher Preparatory and Stanford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90815?
2 public middle schools are located in 90815.
What is the racial composition of students in 90815?
90815 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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