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Best Paramount Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,467 students in Paramount, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paramount, CA are Paramount Unified Community Day, Frank J. Zamboni and Leona Jackson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramount, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Paramount have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Paramount, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Unified Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14507 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Frank J. Zamboni
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15733 South Orange Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Leona Jackson
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7220 Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Paramount Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14608 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Alondra Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount Virtual Academy
Alternative School
15110 California Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Paramount, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paramount, CA include Paramount Unified Community Day, Frank J. Zamboni and Leona Jackson.
How many public middle schools are located in Paramount?
6 public middle schools are located in Paramount.
What is the racial composition of students in Paramount?
Paramount public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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