For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,895 students in 90045, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90045, CA are Wish Community, Kentwood Elementary School and Open Charter Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90045 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90045, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90045, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-8 | 860 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Kentwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8401 Emerson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Cowan Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-1973
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-1973
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Katherine Johnson Stem Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8701 Parkhill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Westport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6011 West 79th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-5611
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-5611
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8821 Villanova Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-0480
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-0480
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
90045, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Del Rey Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8701 Park Hill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2500
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
7400 W. Manchester Bldg K
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 228-1830
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 228-1830
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Lou Dantzler Preparatory Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
7400 West Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 290-6935
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 290-6935
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
5431 W. 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-2991
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-2991
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-9940
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-9940
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90045, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90045, CA include Wish Community, Kentwood Elementary School and Open Charter Magnet.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90045?
8 public elementary schools are located in 90045.
What is the racial composition of students in 90045?
90045 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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