For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,819 students in 90043, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 437 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 90043, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90043, CA are Icef Vista Middle Academy, Icef Vista Elementary Academy and Whitney Young Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90043 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90043, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90043, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Icef Vista Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4471 Inglewood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6405
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6405
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Icef Vista Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4471 Inglewood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6400
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 298-6400
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Whitney Young Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3051 West 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-3258
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Fifty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5501 South Eileen Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-5275
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-5275
Gr: K-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Today's Fresh Start-compton
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4476 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-9826
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-9826
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2941 West 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
Icef View Park Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5311 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6970
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6970
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #88.
Icef View Park Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 South Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6975
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6975
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #99.
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5356 South Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1010.
Angeles Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2611 West 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-5103
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-5103
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Alliance Renee And Meyer Luskin Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2941 West 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 905-1210
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 905-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Icef View Park Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5311 South Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6960
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6960
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Windsor Hills Math Science
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5215 Overdale Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-6251
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-6251
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Fifty-ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5939 Second Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-5118
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-5118
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Yes Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3140 Hyde Park Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 778-4992
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 778-4992
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1616.
Crete Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6103 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 791-1600
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 791-1600
Gr: K-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1717.
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math And Med Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5010 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-7800
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Computer Science Virtual Academy
Alternative School
5010 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(424) 429-4228
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(424) 429-4228
Gr: K-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
90043, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
5940 S. Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6968
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6968
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Icef View Park Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5311 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6960
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6960
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Icef View Park Preparatory Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5701 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6975
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6975
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
5311 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6970
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 290-6970
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Jessie Owens Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2400 West 54th St
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 292-4783
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 292-4783
Gr: 7-9
Owens (Jessie) Opportunity Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2400 West 54th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(818) 254-5141
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(818) 254-5141
Gr: 6-9 | 19 students
5125 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 766-8836
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 766-8836
Gr: 9-12
Today's Fresh Start Charter School Inglewood (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3405 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(310) 680-7599
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(310) 680-7599
Gr: K-8
Today's Fresh Start Charter School Inglewood (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3405 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(310) 680-7599
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(310) 680-7599
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
4476 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-9826
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-9826
Gr: K-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90043, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90043, CA include Icef Vista Middle Academy, Icef Vista Elementary Academy and Whitney Young Continuation.
How many public schools are located in 90043?
18 public schools are located in 90043.
What percentage of students in 90043 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 90043 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90043?
90043 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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