For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,144 students in 90035, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,219 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 90035, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90035, CA are Canfield Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies and Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90035 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90035, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90035, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canfield Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9233 Airdrome St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 552-2525
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 552-2525
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5931 West 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 1,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1661 South Crescent Heights
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 931-2761
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 931-2761
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2670 West 11th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(213) 413-9600
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(213) 413-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90035, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90035, CA include Canfield Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies and Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90035?
4 public schools are located in 90035.
What percentage of students in 90035 go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 90035 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90035?
90035 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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