For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,342 students in 90039, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 545 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 90039, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90039, CA are Ivanhoe Elementary School, Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet and Allesandro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90039 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90039, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90039, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ivanhoe Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2828 Herkimer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Duane St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-0474
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-0474
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Allesandro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2210 Riverside Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 666-7162
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 666-7162
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Atwater Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3271 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 665-5941
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 665-5941
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3955 Glenfeliz Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 666-1431
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 666-1431
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90039, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90039, CA include Ivanhoe Elementary School, Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet and Allesandro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90039?
5 public schools are located in 90039.
What percentage of students in 90039 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 90039 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90039?
90039 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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