For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,812 students in Bellflower, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bellflower, CA are Bellflower Alternative Education Center, Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy and Mayfair High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellflower, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Bellflower have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bellflower, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16703 South Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10039 East Palm St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6565
Gr: K-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Mayfair High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6000 North Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-9981
Gr: 7-12 | 2,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Bellflower High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15301 South Mcnab Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1801
Gr: 7-12 | 1,997 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Somerset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9242 East Laurel St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6548
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6548
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bellflower, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bellflower, CA include Bellflower Alternative Education Center, Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy and Mayfair High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bellflower?
5 public middle schools are located in Bellflower.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellflower?
Bellflower public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bellflower are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bellflower include: Mayfair High School vs. Bellflower High School, Bellflower High School vs. Mayfair High School
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