For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,403 students in Tarzana, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in Tarzana, CA is Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarzana, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Tarzana have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tarzana, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tarzana, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tarzana, CA include Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tarzana?
1 public middle schools are located in Tarzana.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarzana?
Tarzana public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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