For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,885 students in 90042, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90042, CA are Arroyo Seco Museum Science, Luther Burbank Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90042 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90042, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90042, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Alternative School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Luther Burbank Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6460 North Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 340-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 340-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North Avenue 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,350 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Academia Avance Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 North Avenue 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Gr: 6-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
90042, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Optimist Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6957 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90042, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90042, CA include Arroyo Seco Museum Science, Luther Burbank Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90042?
4 public middle schools are located in 90042.
What is the racial composition of students in 90042?
90042 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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