For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,012 students in 90002, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90002, CA are Thomas Riley High School, Edwin Markham Middle School and Kipp Philosophers Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
middle schools in zipcode 90002 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90002, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90002, CA Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Edwin Markham Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 East 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Philosophers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1999 East 102nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
90002, California Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2265 East 103rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4185
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4185
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90002, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90002, CA include Thomas Riley High School, Edwin Markham Middle School and Kipp Philosophers Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 90002?
3 public middle schools are located in 90002.
What is the racial composition of students in 90002?
90002 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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