For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,594 students in 90302, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90302, CA are Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter and Centinela Tk-8 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90302 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90302, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90302, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #22.
La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 North La Tijera Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5260
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5260
Gr: K-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #33.
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Marlborough Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5440
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5440
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Frank D. Parent Tk-8
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5354 West 64th St.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5430
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5430
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
90302, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
830 N. La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
830 N. La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90302, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90302, CA include Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, La Tijera K-8 Academy Of Excellence Charter and Centinela Tk-8 Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90302?
4 public middle schools are located in 90302.
What is the racial composition of students in 90302?
90302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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