For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 593 students in 90021, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90021, CA are Cds Secondary, Para Los Ninos Middle School and Tri-c Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90021 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90021, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90021, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Para Los Ninos Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-c Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
90021, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Para Los Niños Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1617 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90021, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90021, CA include Cds Secondary, Para Los Ninos Middle School and Tri-c Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in 90021?
3 public middle schools are located in 90021.
What is the racial composition of students in 90021?
90021 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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