For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 6,543 students in Inglewood, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Inglewood, CA are Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood and La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inglewood, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Inglewood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Inglewood, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1
Rank: #22.
Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 West Imperial Hwy.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 793-0157
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 793-0157
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 North La Tijera Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5260
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5260
Gr: K-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #44.
Century Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 South Maple St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-2286
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-2286
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Centinela
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Marlborough Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5440
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5440
Gr: K-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lennox Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11033 Buford Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 419-1800
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 419-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #77.
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11710 South Cherry Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5400
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5400
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Frank D. Parent
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5354 West 64th St.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5430
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5430
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Oak Street
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
633 South Oak St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5340
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5340
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Kelso (William H.)
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 East Kelso St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5480
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5480
Gr: K-7 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1111.
Crozier (George W.) Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 West Regent St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5280
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5280
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1212.
Beulah Payne Steam Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 West 94th St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5410
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5410
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1313.
Grace Hopper Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Grace Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 910-0230
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 910-0230
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1414.
Woodworth-monroe Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10711 10th Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5310
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5310
Gr: K-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Inglewood, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Inglewood, CA include Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood and La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Inglewood?
14 public middle schools are located in Inglewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Inglewood?
Inglewood public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Inglewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Inglewood include: Frank D. Parent vs. La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter, La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter vs. Frank D. Parent, Beulah Payne Steam Academy vs. Oak Street
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