For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 417 students in 90017, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 90017, CA is N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 90017 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90017, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90017, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
379 South Loma Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-9183
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-9183
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
90017, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy - Middle School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Citylife Downtown Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1501 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-2267
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-2267
Gr: 6-7 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
333 S. Beaudry Ave. Fl. 18
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3154
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3154
Gr: 7-12 | 1,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
474 S. Hartford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Gr: K-1 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rop Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
333 S. Beaudry Ave. 18th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3162
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3162
Gr: AE
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 90017, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90017, CA include N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in 90017?
1 public charter schools are located in 90017.
What is the racial composition of students in 90017?
90017 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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