For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 789 students in 90016, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90016, CA are Synergy Kinetic Academy and New Los Angeles Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90016 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90016, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 90016, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Synergy Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 East Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
New Los Angeles Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1919 South Burnside Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-6400
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
90016, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
The City (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5753 Obama Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(310) 273-2489
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(310) 273-2489
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
4400 Coliseum St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 294-0782
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 294-0782
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2600 South Labrea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 954-4337
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 954-4337
Gr: 6-12 | 416 students
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 857-1400
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 857-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 90016, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 90016, CA include Synergy Kinetic Academy and New Los Angeles Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 90016?
2 public middle schools are located in 90016.
What is the racial composition of students in 90016?
90016 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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