Best North Hollywood Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,663 students in North Hollywood, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Hollywood, CA are Science Academy Stem Magnet, Walter Reed Middle School and Charles Leroy Lowman Special Educational And Career Transition Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Hollywood, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in North Hollywood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 North Hollywood, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Walter Reed Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4525 Irvine Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 487-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Charles Leroy Lowman Special Educational And Career Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12827 Saticoy St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-3404
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
New Horizons Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Fair Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 754-1362
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Roy Romer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 505-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
James Madison Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 Hart St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 255-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10952 Whipple St.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-8759
Gr: K-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Hollywood, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in North Hollywood?
7 public middle schools are located in North Hollywood.
What is the racial composition of students in North Hollywood?
North Hollywood public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in North Hollywood are often viewed compared to one another?

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