Top 10 Best 90029 California Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,723 students in 90029, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90029, CA are Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet, Kingsley Elementary School and Valor Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90029 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90029, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90029, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,594 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 West Virginia Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-7700
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Valor Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9034 Burnet Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 830-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Lockwood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4345 Lockwood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 662-2101
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Rise Kohyang Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3020 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8338
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Valor Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8755 Woodman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 217-2733
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Stella Middle Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 West Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 406-7155
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Stella Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2636 S. Mansfield Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(213) 340-6700
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Rank: #99.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1133 North Mariposa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 663-2158
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
4564 West Lexington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-2884
Grades: K-2
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Kohyang Elementary School
Charter School
600 South La Fayette Park Pl.,
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(213) 224-8900
Grades: K-5
| 244 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90029, CA?
How many public elementary schools are located in 90029?
11 public elementary schools are located in 90029.
What is the racial composition of students in 90029?
90029 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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