For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,726 students in 90262, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90262, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90262 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90262, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 90262, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3898 Abbott Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 846 students
Rank: #22.
Hosler Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Spruce St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Grades: 7-8
| 880 students
90262, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lynwood Alternative High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1600
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1466
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1466
Grades: 7-8
| 933 students
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1458
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1458
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Pathway Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90262, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90262, CA include Cesar Chavez Middle School and Hosler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90262?
2 public middle schools are located in 90262.
What is the racial composition of students in 90262?
90262 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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