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 Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center, Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences and Birdielee V. Bright 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 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 South Gramercy Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Grades: 11-12
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-9346
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-9346
Grades: 1-5
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1771 West 36th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-1178
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-1178
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Math And Science College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Twenty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 West 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 735-0278
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 735-0278
Grades: K-4
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Carson-gore Academy Of Environmental Studies
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 766-5500
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 766-5500
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3109 Sixth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-9107
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-9107
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
Foshay Learning Center
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3751 South Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Grades: K-12
| 1,624 students
Rank: #99.
Crown Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2055 West 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 448-9747
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 448-9747
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
90018, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Public Policy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1701 Browning Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 205-7920
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 205-7920
Grades: 5-8
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90018, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90018, CA include Joseph Pomeroy Widney Car Prep And Transition Center, Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences and Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School.
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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