For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,772 students in 90065, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90065, CA are Renaissance Arts Academy, Washington Irving Mid School Math Music And Engr Magnet and Florence Nightingale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90065 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90065, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90065, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving Mid School Math Music And Engr Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Florence Nightingale Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3311 North Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 224-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 224-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
California Creative Learning Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2709 Media Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 539-2810
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 539-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5402
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5402
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90065, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90065, CA include Renaissance Arts Academy, Washington Irving Mid School Math Music And Engr Magnet and Florence Nightingale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90065?
5 public middle schools are located in 90065.
What is the racial composition of students in 90065?
90065 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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