Best 91001 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,262 students in 91001, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91001, CA are Odyssey Charter, Ocs - South and Charles W. Eliot Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 91001 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 91001, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 91001, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
725 West Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 229-0993
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Ocs - South
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
119 West Palm St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 209-5635
Gr: K-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2184 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 91001, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 91001, CA include Odyssey Charter, Ocs - South and Charles W. Eliot Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 91001?
3 public middle schools are located in 91001.
What is the racial composition of students in 91001?
91001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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