Top 10 Best 90016 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,550 students in 90016, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 90016, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90016, CA are View Park Continuation, Synergy Charter Academy and Baldwin Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90016 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90016, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90016, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
View Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4701 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Synergy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 E. 33rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Hills Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5421 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 937-7223
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2411 Marvin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 938-3608
Grades: K-5
| 585 students
Rank: #55.
Synergy Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1420 E. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Synergy Quantum Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E. 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 510-4171
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Virginia Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2925 Virginia Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 735-0570
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Rank: #88.
New Los Angeles Charter
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 S. Burnside Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #99.
Cienega Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2611 S. Orange Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-1138
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1010.
New Los Angeles Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5421 Obama Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 556-9500
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #1111.
The City
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5753 Obama Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(310) 273-2489
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Rank: #1212.
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3537 Farmdale Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 298-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #1313.
Coliseum Street Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Coliseum St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 294-5244
Grades: K-5
| 143 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90016 California

90016, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
4400 Coliseum St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 294-0782
Grades: K-8
| 268 students
2600 South Labrea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 954-4337
Grades: 6-12
| 416 students
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 857-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 90016, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90016, CA include View Park Continuation, Synergy Charter Academy and Baldwin Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90016, CA?
13 public schools are located in 90016, CA.
What percentage of students in 90016, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 90016, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90016, CA?
90016, CA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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