For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,608 students in 90002, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90002, CA are Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School, Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School and Ninety-second Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90002 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90002, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90002, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9900 S. Wadsworth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-2677
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-2677
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1471 E. 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-8871
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-8871
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Ninety-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9211 Grape St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-7946
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-7946
Grades: K-6
| 684 students
Rank: #44.
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1536 E. 89th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 826-3560
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 826-3560
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Compton Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 E. 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-5767
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-5767
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
Weigand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Weigand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-9606
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-9606
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Edwin Markham Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 E. 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Ignite Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9110 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 486-6402
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 486-6402
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Philosophers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1999 E. 102nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Grades: 5-8
| 288 students
Rank: #1010.
Invictus Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6715 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 615-4243
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 615-4243
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Rank: #1111.
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1963 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 569-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 569-8141
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
90002, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2265 East 103rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4185
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4185
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90002, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90002, CA include Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School, Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School and Ninety-second Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90002, CA?
11 public elementary schools are located in 90002, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 90002, CA?
90002, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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