Best 90057 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,797 students in 90057, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 201 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 90057, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90057, CA are Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Rise Kohyang Middle School and Charles White Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90057 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90057, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90057, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 413-4245
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Rise Kohyang Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South Lafayette Park Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(424) 789-8338
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Charles White Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 487-9172
Gr: 1-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Union Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-1345
Gr: K-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Equitas Academy 4
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 West 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 201-5934
Gr: 5-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #66.
Macarthur Park Elementary School For The Visual And Perf Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 West Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-7217
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
310 South La Fayette Park Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Gr: K | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90057, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90057, CA include Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Rise Kohyang Middle School and Charles White Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90057?
7 public schools are located in 90057.
What percentage of students in 90057 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 90057 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90057?
90057 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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