For the 2024 school year, there are 2235 public schools serving 1,328,553 students in Los Angeles County, CA (there are 1,116 private schools, serving 195,567 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | 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
| 1,013 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
California Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carmenita Middle School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Of The Canyons
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Rank: #1212.
Silver Spur Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1313.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1616.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
110 S. Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1717.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4540 Encinas Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8350
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8350
Grades: K-6
| 643 students
Rank: #1818.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2400 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-2814
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Grades: 1-5
| 672 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Grades: K-6
| 608 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Palm Crest Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5025 Palm Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8360
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16801 Yvette Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #2323.
Naples Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5537 The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #2424.
Marengo Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
Grades: K-5
| 761 students
Rank: #2525.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Paradise Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
471 Knight Way
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8340
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
615 Holmby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #3030.
Stevenson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25820 N. Carroll Ln.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 291-4070
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 291-4070
Grades: K-6
| 707 students
Rank: #3131.
La Canada High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #3232.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
335 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5840
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5840
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #3333.
Point Vicente Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30540 Rue De La Pierre
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6972
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6972
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #3434.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1650 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #3535.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Pacific Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
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
13435 East 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
12620 East Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3170
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Academy For Recording Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1041 South White Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 629-4649
Grades: 6-9
| 90 students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Academy Of Science And Engineering (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
P.o. Box 68
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-0090
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
11311 W. Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Albert Einstein Academy Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
25300 Rye Canyon
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 513-3580
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
28141 Kelly Johnson Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 702-0755
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
25443 Orchard Village Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 200-3194
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
8844 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(424) 284-3300
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
11311 Frascati St.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 268-1660
Grades: K-12
| 189 students
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
1135 South Euclid Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 799-7131
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 7 (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Alliance Leadership Middle Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Alternative Opportunity Programs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Animo College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Inglewood Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3425 West Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Inglewood, CA 90305
(310) 673-0956
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
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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