For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,905 students in 90012, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 808 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 90012, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90012, CA are Downtown Business High School, Solano Avenue Elementary School and Castelar Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90012 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90012, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90012, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1081 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #22.
Solano Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 Solano Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 223-4291
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 223-4291
Grades: K-6
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Grades: K-8
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Ann Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 E. Bloom St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 221-3194
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 221-3194
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,145 students
90012, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hope Leadership Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
450 Bauchet St Eighth Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 215-0794
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 215-0794
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90012, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90012, CA include Downtown Business High School, Solano Avenue Elementary School and Castelar Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90012, CA?
5 public schools are located in 90012, CA.
What percentage of students in 90012, CA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 90012, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90012, CA?
90012, CA public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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