Top 3 Best 91201 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,040 students in 91201, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 143 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 91201, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91201, CA are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Balboa Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91201 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91201, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 91201, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1610 Lake St.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 243-1809
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1844 Bel Aire Dr.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 241-1801
Grades: K-6
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1540 Fifth St.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 243-4279
Grades: K-6
| 673 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 91201, CA?
How many public schools are located in 91201, CA?
3 public schools are located in 91201, CA.
What percentage of students in 91201, CA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 91201, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91201, CA?
91201, CA public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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