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Best 90008 California Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,904 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 score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90008, CA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

New Heights Charter

Charter School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
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2202 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155

Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet

Alternative School
Magnet School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
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3875 Dublin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 292-8195

Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Rank: #33.

Forty-second Street Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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4231 Fourth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7550

Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Audubon Middle School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
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4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300

Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Hillcrest Drive Elementary School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
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4041 Hillcrest Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-6867

Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Marlton

Special Education School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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4000 Santo Tomas Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7680

Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: n/an/a

Iovine And Young Center

Alternative School

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4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6380

Gr: 9-11 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

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90008, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Antecello Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)

2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).