For the 2024 school year, there are 593 public schools serving 287,417 students in Los Angeles, CA (there are 252 private schools, serving 46,322 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA are Overland Avenue Elementary School, Wonderland Avenue Elementary School and Clover Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Los Angeles have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Los Angeles, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 95%)
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
Clover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
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: #66.
Third Street Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 S. June St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #77.
Warner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
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: #88.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3330 Granville Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #99.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 N. Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1010.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1111.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1212.
Mt. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3981 San Rafael Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-8320
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-8320
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Grades: K-12
| 505 students
Rank: #1414.
Ivanhoe Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2828 Herkimer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1515.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Grades: K-6
| 284 students
Rank: #1616.
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #1717.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1081 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #1818.
Castle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9755 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 839-4528
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 839-4528
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1919.
Melrose Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
731 N. Detroit St.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 938-6275
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 938-6275
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #2020.
Dahlia Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5063 Floristan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-1419
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-1419
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #2121.
Canfield Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9233 Airdrome St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 552-2525
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 552-2525
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #2222.
Middle College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2057 Fair Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 254-6851
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 254-6851
Grades: K-6
| 738 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Franklin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1910 N. Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #2525.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #2626.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,768 students
Rank: #2727.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
Rank: #2828.
Kentwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8401 Emerson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2929.
Clifford Math & Technology Magnet
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Duane St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-0474
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-0474
Grades: K-5
| 107 students
Rank: #3030.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 N. Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #3131.
Open Charter Magnet
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 W. 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #3232.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Grades: K-12
| 1,609 students
Rank: #3333.
Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6351 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 935-8173
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 935-8173
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #3434.
Charles H. Kim Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 S. Oxford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-5600
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-5600
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #3535.
Hancock Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 S. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-5272
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-5272
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
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Los Angeles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 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
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 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
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Animo Locke Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Antecello Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
4504 Ascot Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Grades: K-2
| 162 students
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
610 North Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Camino Nuevo Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1215 W. Miramar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Celerity Achernar Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
310 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Celerity Cardinal Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7330 Bakman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Celerity Dyad Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4501 S. Wadsworth
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Celerity Himalia Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5100 S. Brd.way Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Celerity Nascent Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3417 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 732-6613
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 732-6613
Grades: K-8
| 635 students
Celerity Octavia Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA include Overland Avenue Elementary School, Wonderland Avenue Elementary School and Clover Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Los Angeles, CA?
593 public schools are located in Los Angeles, CA.
What percentage of students in Los Angeles, CA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles, CA?
Los Angeles, CA public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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