For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,890 students in 90008, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 346 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 90008, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90008, CA are New Heights Charter, Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet and Forty-second Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90008 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90008, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90008, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2202 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Dublin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 292-8195
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 292-8195
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Forty-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4231 Fourth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7550
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7550
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Audubon Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Drive Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4041 Hillcrest Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-6867
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-6867
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Marlton
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Santo Tomas Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7680
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7680
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Iovine And Young Center
Alternative School
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6380
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6380
Gr: 9-11 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
90008, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90008, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90008, CA include New Heights Charter, Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet and Forty-second Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90008?
7 public schools are located in 90008.
What percentage of students in 90008 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 90008 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90008?
90008 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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