For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,847 students in 90746, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90746, CA are Ralph Bunche Elementary School, Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90746 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90746, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90746, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16223 South Haskins Ln.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 898-6120
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 898-6120
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #22.
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 661-4500
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 661-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Science Academy 3
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Gr: 6-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment
Alternative School
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(424) 444-0488
Carson, CA 90746
(424) 444-0488
Gr: K-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90746, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90746, CA include Ralph Bunche Elementary School, Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 3.
How many public middle schools are located in 90746?
4 public middle schools are located in 90746.
What is the racial composition of students in 90746?
90746 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.