For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,806 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
Los Angeles County, CA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschool average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Los Angeles County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
8621 South Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Gr: K | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1280 East 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Gr: K | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
310 South La Fayette Park Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Gr: K | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Gr: K | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
950 South Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Gr: K | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3020 Kansas Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
Gr: K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Los Angeles County, CA?
9 public preschools are located in Los Angeles County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Los Angeles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Los Angeles County include: Lafayette Park Primary Center vs. Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center, Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center vs. Lafayette Park Primary Center, Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center vs. Hooper Avenue Primary Center
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