For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,636 students in Lynwood, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lynwood, CA are Cesar Chavez Middle School and Hosler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynwood, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lynwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lynwood, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3898 Abbott Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #22.
Hosler Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Spruce St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Gr: 7-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lynwood, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lynwood, CA include Cesar Chavez Middle School and Hosler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lynwood?
2 public middle schools are located in Lynwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynwood?
Lynwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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