For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,460 students in 90021, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 168 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 90021, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90021, CA are Para Los Ninos Charter, Cds Secondary and Metropolitan Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90021 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90021, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90021, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Para Los Ninos Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1617 East Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Metropolitan Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835 St.anford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2700
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2700
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Para Los Ninos Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Tri-c Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
90021, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Para Los Niños Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1617 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90021, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90021, CA include Para Los Ninos Charter, Cds Secondary and Metropolitan Continuation.
How many public schools are located in 90021?
7 public schools are located in 90021.
What percentage of students in 90021 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 90021 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90021?
90021 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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