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Best Los Angeles Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 157 public middle schools serving 84,892 students in Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles, CA are Renaissance Arts Academy, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem and Richland Avenue Elementary School. 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 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 92% 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 Los Angeles, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2328 Saint James Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Gr: K-7 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-8 | 860 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Gr: K-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Gr: K-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Ocean Charter
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12870 Panama St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Gr: 5-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5931 West 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 1,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
New West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Gr: 6-12 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Rock High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Everest Value
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 North Madison Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7736
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11561 Gateway Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Gr: K-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 South Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,302 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Isana Palmati Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Palms Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10860 Woodbine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 253-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Gr: K-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Icef Vista Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4471 Inglewood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6405
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2020.
Ramona Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 South Alma Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 266-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1321 Cortez St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 250-2015
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2323.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Washington Irving Mid School Math Music And Engr Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2525.
Lashon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7477 Kester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Magnolia Science Academy 6
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
745 South Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(310) 842-8555
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Alternative School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Glen Alta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3410 Sierra St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-1195
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Mark Twain Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2224 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Isana Octavia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #3232.
Global Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Emerson Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1650 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 234-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3434.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 North Coronado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep Of N. America
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4736 Huntington Dr. South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-3148
Gr: K-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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