For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,845 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 43% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90045, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Rank: #22.
Kentwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Cowan Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-1973
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-1973
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8821 Villanova Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-0480
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-0480
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Katherine Johnson Stem Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Parkhill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
90045, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
7400 W. Manchester Bldg K
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 228-1830
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 228-1830
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
7400 West Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 290-6935
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 290-6935
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
5431 W. 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-2991
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-2991
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-9940
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-9940
Grades: 7-8
| 161 students
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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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