For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,826 students in 90026, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90026, CA are Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity), Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake and Gabriella Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90026 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90026, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90026, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1321 Cortez St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 250-2015
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 250-2015
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 North Coronado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Gabriella Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1435 Logan St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-5741
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-5741
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1018 Mohawk St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 353-5300
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 353-5300
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Sal Castro Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 West 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4416
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4416
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Logan Academy Of Global Ecology
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1711 West Montana St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-6353
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-6353
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Vista Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 West Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 201-4000
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 201-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #88.
Los Angeles Academy Of Arts And Enterprise
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 West 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 487-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 487-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90026, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90026, CA include Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity), Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake and Gabriella Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 90026?
8 public middle schools are located in 90026.
What is the racial composition of students in 90026?
90026 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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