For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,566 students in 90038, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 675 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 90038, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90038, CA are Vine Street Elementary School, Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter and Hollywood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90038 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90038, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90038, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vine Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
955 North Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0877
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0877
Gr: K-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1022 North Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0971
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0971
Gr: K-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Tamarind Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 464-0331
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 464-0331
Gr: K-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
929 North Las Palmas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 993-3400
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 993-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90038, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90038, CA include Vine Street Elementary School, Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter and Hollywood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90038?
4 public schools are located in 90038.
What percentage of students in 90038 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 90038 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90038?
90038 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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