For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 845 students in 90021, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90021, CA are Para Los Ninos Charter, Cds Secondary and Ninth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90021 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90021, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90021, CA Public Elementary 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 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
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 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
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 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 elementary schools in 90021, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90021, CA include Para Los Ninos Charter, Cds Secondary and Ninth Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90021?
4 public elementary schools are located in 90021.
What is the racial composition of students in 90021?
90021 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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