Top 5 Best 90045 California Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,754 students in 90045, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90045, CA are Open Charter Magnet, Cowan Avenue Elementary School and Wish Community. 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 54% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90045, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90045, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Open Charter Magnet
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5540 W. 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Cowan Avenue Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-1973
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Wish Community
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
Rank: #44.
Kentwood Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8401 Emerson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet
Math: 30% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8821 Villanova Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-0480
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Westport Heights Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6011 W. 79th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-5611
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #77.
Katherine Johnson Stem Academy
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 Parkhill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Rank: #88.
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet
Alternative School
Math: 20% | Reading: 40%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90045 California

90045, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
8701 Park Hill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
7400 W. Manchester Bldg K
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 228-1830
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
7400 West Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 290-6935
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
5431 W. 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-2991
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
7615 Cowan Ave.
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 Open Charter Magnet, Cowan Avenue Elementary School and Wish Community.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90045, CA?
8 public elementary schools are located in 90045, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 90045, CA?
90045, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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