For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,195 students in 90003, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90003, CA are Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4, Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School and Kipp Academy Of Opportunity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90003 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90003, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 90003, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9719 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #22.
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Academy Of Opportunity
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8500 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 778-0125
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 778-0125
Gr: 5-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #44.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 West 69th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 541-1800
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 541-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90003, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90003, CA include Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4, Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School and Kipp Academy Of Opportunity.
How many public middle schools are located in 90003?
4 public middle schools are located in 90003.
What is the racial composition of students in 90003?
90003 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).
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