Top 10 Best Los Angeles County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2235 public schools serving 1,328,553 students in Los Angeles County, CA (there are 1,119 private schools, serving 195,654 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, California Of Mathematics And Science and Carmenita Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Los Angeles County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Grades: 7-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
California Of Mathematics And Science
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carmenita Middle School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Of The Canyons
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 91% | Reading: 94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #88.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Grades: K-6
| 723 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Eunice Sato Of Math & Science
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Science Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Rank: #1212.
Silver Spur Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 91%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1313.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1616.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 91%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
110 S. Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1717.
La Canada Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4540 Encinas Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8350
Grades: K-6
| 643 students
Rank: #1818.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2400 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-2814
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1919.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: 88% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Grades: 1-5
| 672 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Cerritos Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Grades: K-6
| 608 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Palm Crest Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5025 Palm Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8360
Grades: K-6
| 608 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16801 Yvette Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #2323.
Naples Elementary School
Math: 75-79%
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5537 The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #2424.
Marengo Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
Grades: K-5
| 761 students
Rank: #2525.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Paradise Canyon Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
471 Knight Way
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8340
Grades: K-6
| 644 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Warner Avenue Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 Holmby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2828.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Charter School
Math: 85% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #2929.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #3030.
Stevenson Ranch Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25820 N. Carroll Ln.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 291-4070
Grades: K-6
| 707 students
Rank: #3131.
La Canada High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #3232.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
335 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5840
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #3333.
Point Vicente Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
30540 Rue De La Pierre
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6972
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #3434.
Valentine Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1650 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #3535.
Pacific Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Pacific Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
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Los Angeles County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12254 Cuesta Dr
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1041 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Grades: 6-9
| 90 students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
P.o. Box 68
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
25300 Rye Canyon
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
28141 Kelly Johnson Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
25443 Orchard Village Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
8844 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: K-12
| 189 students
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3425 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Grades: 8-11
| 435 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, California Of Mathematics And Science and Carmenita Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Los Angeles County, CA?
2,235 public schools are located in Los Angeles County, CA.
What percentage of students in Los Angeles County, CA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County, CA?
Los Angeles County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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