For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,577 students in 90005, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90005, CA are Hoover Street Elementary School, John Burroughs Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90005 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90005, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90005, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover Street Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2726 Francis Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 387-3296
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 387-3296
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 South Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Science Academy 6
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
745 South Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(310) 842-8555
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(310) 842-8555
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Wilshire Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4063 Ingraham St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 739-4760
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 739-4760
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Wilton Place Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
745 South Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 389-1181
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 389-1181
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Ambassador School-global Education
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 West Eighth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4520
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4520
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Young Oak Kim Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 South Shatto Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 739-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 739-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Ucla Community K-12
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 South Mariposa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-3750
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-3750
Gr: K-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Equitas Academy #2
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2723 West 8th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 201-5940
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 201-5940
Gr: 5-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1010.
Ambassador-global Leadership
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Catalina St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4540
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4540
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90005, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90005, CA include Hoover Street Elementary School, John Burroughs Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 6.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90005?
10 public elementary schools are located in 90005.
What is the racial composition of students in 90005?
90005 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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