For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,589 students in 90004, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90004, CA are Larchmont Charter, Everest Value and Virgil Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90004 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90004, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90004, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Gr: K-12 | 1,631 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Everest Value
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 North Madison Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7736
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7736
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Virgil Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 North Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-2800
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Larchmont Charter School
Charter School
444 N Larchmont Blvd #207
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Gr: PK-12 | 1,562 student Minority enrollment: 97%
90004, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frances Blend Special Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5210 Clinton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 464-5052
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 464-5052
Gr: K-6
Soledad Enrichment Action Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
222 N. Virgil Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 480-4200
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 480-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
108 South Bimini Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 383-6024
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 383-6024
Gr: K-2 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90004, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90004, CA include Larchmont Charter, Everest Value and Virgil Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90004?
4 public middle schools are located in 90004.
What is the racial composition of students in 90004?
90004 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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