For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,468 students in 90021, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 199 private students). 88% 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 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90021, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Para Los Ninos Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1617 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 S. Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Metropolitan Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 S. Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Tri-c Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 E. 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #77.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 E. 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
90021, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Para Los Niños Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1617 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Para Los Niños Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
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, CA?
7 public schools are located in 90021, CA.
What percentage of students in 90021, CA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 90021, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90021, CA?
90021, CA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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