For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,455 students in 90019, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90019, CA are Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem, Pio Pico Middle School and Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90019 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90019, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90019, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Pio Pico Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1512 South Arlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 733-8801
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 733-8801
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4066 West Johnnie Cochran Vist
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 730-4300
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 730-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
90019, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1512 Arlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 641-7283
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 641-7283
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90019, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90019, CA include Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem, Pio Pico Middle School and Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90019?
3 public middle schools are located in 90019.
What is the racial composition of students in 90019?
90019 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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