Best 90018 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,633 students in 90018, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 470 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 90018, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90018, CA are Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences, Math And Science College Preparatory and Twenty-fourth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90018 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90018, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90018, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3150 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-9346
Gr: 1-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Math And Science College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3202 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Twenty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2055 West 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 735-0278
Gr: K-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1771 West 36th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-1178
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 South Gramercy Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Gr: 11-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Carson-gore Academy Of Environmental Studies
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 766-5500
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3109 Sixth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-9107
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Foshay Learning Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3751 South Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Gr: K-12 | 1,624 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Crown Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 West 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 448-9747
Gr: 5-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90018 California

90018, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1701 Browning Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 205-7920
Gr: 5-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 90018, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90018?
9 public schools are located in 90018.
What percentage of students in 90018 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 90018 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90018?
90018 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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