For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,881 students in 90042, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 504 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 90042, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90042, CA are Los Angeles College Prep Academy, Richard Riordan Primary Center and Garvanza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90042 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90042, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90042, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Coleman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Richard Riordan Primary Center
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5531 Monte Vista St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 551-6822
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 551-6822
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Garvanza Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 North Avenue 62
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7328
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7328
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Alternative School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
San Pascual Elementary Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (Steam) Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 San Pascual Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-8354
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-8354
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Luther Burbank Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6460 North Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 340-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 340-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North Avenue 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,350 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Yorkdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5657 Meridian St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-0587
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-0587
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Aldama Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
632 North Avenue 50
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-1434
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-1434
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bushnell Way Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5507 Bushnell Way
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6511
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6511
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Buchanan Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5024 Buchanan St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-7118
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-7118
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Monte Vista Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5423 Monte Vista St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7261
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7261
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Highland Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 North Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Annandale Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6125 Poppy Peak Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-9168
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-9168
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Academia Avance Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 North Avenue 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Gr: 6-12 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
90042, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Optimist Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6957 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90042, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90042, CA include Los Angeles College Prep Academy, Richard Riordan Primary Center and Garvanza Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90042?
15 public schools are located in 90042.
What percentage of students in 90042 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 90042 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90042?
90042 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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