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Best Los Angeles County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 635 public middle schools serving 411,979 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and La Canada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Gr: 7-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
La Canada High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 1,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Ridgecrest Intermediate
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28915 Northbay Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-2747
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
South Pasadena Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1405 South Spruce Tree Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 861-6227
Gr: 6-8 | 1,349 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
South Pointe Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20671 Larkstone Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-8171
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Newcomb Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Gr: K-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2161 Via Olivera
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 544-4816
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Hermosa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1645 Valley Dr.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 937-5888
Gr: 5-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Manhattan Beach Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 North Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Gr: 6-8 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
Monterey Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Gr: K-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Gr: K-8 | 1,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 North Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
171 East Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Rancho Pico Junior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26250 West Valencia Blvd.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 284-3260
Gr: 7-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
First Avenue Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Carmenita Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Gr: 7-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 California Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2626.
Rosemont Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4725 Rosemont Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
Gr: 7-8 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 Brightwood St.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 943-3360
Gr: K-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
El Segundo Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
332 Center St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2929.
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
725 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Arthur E. Wright Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4029 North Las Virgenes Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-4614
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Miraleste Intermediate
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29323 Palos Verdes Dr. East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 732-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1
Rank: #3333.
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 South Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Gr: K-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Suzanne Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657
Gr: 6-8 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and La Canada High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Los Angeles County?
651 public middle schools are located in Los Angeles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% 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 Los Angeles County are often viewed compared to one another?

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