For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,449 students in 90045, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90045, CA are Wish Community, Katherine Johnson Stem Academy and Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90045 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90045, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90045, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-8 | 860 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Katherine Johnson Stem Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8701 Parkhill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90045, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90045, CA include Wish Community, Katherine Johnson Stem Academy and Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet.
How many public middle schools are located in 90045?
3 public middle schools are located in 90045.
What is the racial composition of students in 90045?
90045 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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