For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,723 students in 90703, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90703, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Carmenita Middle School and Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90703 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90703, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90703, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,018 students
Rank: #22.
Carmenita Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12351 East Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7795
Grades: 7-8
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11525 Del Amo Blvd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7815
Grades: 7-8
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Abc Secondary (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12222 Cuesta Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7770
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abc Virtual Academy
Alternative School
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
90703, California 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90703, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90703, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Carmenita Middle School and Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90703?
6 public middle schools are located in 90703.
What is the racial composition of students in 90703?
90703 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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