For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 940 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 schools in zipcode 90017 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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 Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-9183
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-9183
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ednovate - South La College Prep
Charter School
700 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
Para Los Ninos - Evelyn Thurman Gratts
Charter School
474 South Hartford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Grades: K-2
| 160 students
90017, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Cds Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
10001 Jumilla Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
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
Grades: 6-7
| 134 students
1501 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 273-8300
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 273-8300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 1,156 students
474 S. Hartford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Grades: K-1
| 310 students
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
Grades: AE
| n/a students
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?
3 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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