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Best South Los Angeles Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 51 public middle schools serving 28,026 students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Los Angeles are Thomas Riley High School, Global Education Academy and John Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
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 Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
151 West 30th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Gr: 6-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1425 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6150
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
822 West 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Gr: K-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
New Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2202 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9719 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #99.
Menlo Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4156 Menlo Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-4291
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
New Designs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 South Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Animo Florence-firestone Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8255 Beach St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-3280
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8800 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Stella Middle Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 406-7155
Gr: 5-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Today's Fresh Start-compton
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4476 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-9826
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1515.
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5886 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 484-0450
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Foshay Learning Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3751 South Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Gr: K-12 | 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 570-2915
Gr: 6-10 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1818.
Downtown Value
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 748-8868
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1919.
Accelerated
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Gr: K-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2941 West 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2121.
Thomas A. Edison Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Hooper Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 826-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Kipp Scholar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 S. Hoover St
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 292-2272
Gr: 5-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2323.
Icef View Park Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5311 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6970
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #2424.
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
603 East 115th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 905-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2525.
Isana Nascent Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3417 West Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 732-6613
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Academy Of Opportunity
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 778-0125
Gr: 5-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2727.
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 235-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5356 South Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 East 111th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-8613
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Isana Himalia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4607 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 231-7005
Gr: K-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #3131.
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 East 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 232-1857
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Crown Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 West 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 448-9747
Gr: 5-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Isana Achernar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 East El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #3434.
Gabriella Charter 2
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3736 Trinity St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 413-5828
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 12
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
131 East 50th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 238-7270
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Thomas Riley High School, Global Education Academy and John Adams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
53 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles 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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