Top 10 Best Los Angeles Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 593 public schools serving 294,466 students in Los Angeles, CA (there are 225 private schools, serving 44,751 private students). 87% 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 Downtown Business High School, Middle College High School and Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem. 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 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Los Angeles, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
Math: 66% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%
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
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
John Marshall Senior High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3939 Tracy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #55.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
Math: 62% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,635 students
Rank: #66.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Math: 54% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 N. Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,752 students
Rank: #77.
Wish Community
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 68%
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
| 772 students
Rank: #88.
L.a. County High School For The Arts
Alternative School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 State Univ Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2550
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #99.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Grades: K-12
| 526 students
Rank: #1010.
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
456 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #1111.
El Rio Community
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2635 Pasadena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
Rank: #1212.
Orthopaedic Hospital Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 W. 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Rank: #1313.
New West Charter
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Grades: 6-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #1414.
Eagle Rock High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,223 students
Rank: #1515.
Early College Academy-la Trade Technical College Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Boyle Heights Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
544 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Cheviot Hills Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9200 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-8462
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-8462
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 S. Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Harris Newmark Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 W. Second St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Highland Park Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
928 N. Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
John Hope Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7840 Towne Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-1292
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-1292
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Monterey Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 S. Fraser St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0786
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0786
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2506 Alta St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5755 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
View Park Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Whitman Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7795 Rosewood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-0645
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-0645
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Whitney Young Continuation Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3051 W. 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #2929.
University High School Charter
Charter School
Math: 40% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Texas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 914-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 914-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,482 students
Rank: #3030.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #3131.
University Preparatory Value High School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1929 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #3232.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 N. Ave. 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 1,450 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 954-9957
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 954-9957
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rise Kohyang High School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S. Lafayette Park Pl., Thi
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 284-2553
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 284-2553
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #3535.
Fairfax Senior High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7850 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 370-1200
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 370-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,846 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
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 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 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
610 North Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Grades: K-1
| n/a 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
Cds Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10001 Jumilla Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Grades: K-6
| 3 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
Celerity Palmati Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 447 students
Celerity Rolas Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1495 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Grades: K-8
| 309 students
Celerity Troika Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1495 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 344-0160
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 344-0160
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
City Charter Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
11625 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 273-2489
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 273-2489
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Citylife Downtown Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1501 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-2267
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-2267
Grades: 6-7
| 134 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 are Downtown Business High School, Middle College High School and Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem.
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?
87% 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 minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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