For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,134 students in 90015, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90015, CA are Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School, Animo Florence-firestone Charter Middle School and Downtown Value. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90015 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90015, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 90015, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4360 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3245
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3245
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Animo Florence-firestone Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3280
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3280
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Downtown Value
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-8868
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-8868
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #44.
Animo Westside Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5456 Mcconnell Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3251
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3251
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 East 111th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-8613
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1655 East 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 232-1857
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12700 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-4450
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Animo Legacy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12226 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6000
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Animo Compton Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-1600
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
90015, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Gr: 9-12
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Gr: 8-11 | 435 students
Animo Phillis Wheatley Charter Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90015, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90015, CA include Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School, Animo Florence-firestone Charter Middle School and Downtown Value.
How many public middle schools are located in 90015?
9 public middle schools are located in 90015.
What is the racial composition of students in 90015?
90015 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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