Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12

Tucked into the 90011 zip code — one of LA's most densely populated and predominantly Latino neighborhoods, just south of Downtown — Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 is part of a charter network with a clear focus on getting students prepared for high school and beyond. Families drawn to a structured, college-prep environment with intentional programming will find something here that many traditional middle schools don't always offer, even if test scores are still a work in progress. It's a neighborhood where community ties run deep, and for families who want their kids in a mission-driven setting close to home, this school offers a real alternative to the traditional district path.