For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,890 students in 90059, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 717 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 90059, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90059, CA are King/drew Medical Magnet High School, Ritter Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90059 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90059, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90059, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11108 Watts Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2478
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2478
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6150
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6150
Gr: K-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #44.
Alliance Cindy And Bill Simon Technology Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10720 Wilmington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 744-2122
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 744-2122
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #55.
One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1265 East 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 567-2108
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 567-2108
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #66.
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
603 East 115th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 905-1377
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 905-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10915 South Mckinley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 756-9206
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 756-9206
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11610 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 754-3121
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 754-3121
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #99.
Grape Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1940 East 111th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-5941
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-5941
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1010.
Lovelia P. Flournoy Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1630 East 111th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2545
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2545
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1111.
Resolute Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1265 E. 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 559-6284
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 559-6284
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
90059, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1667 E. 118th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6450
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6450
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90059, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90059, CA include King/drew Medical Magnet High School, Ritter Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90059?
11 public schools are located in 90059.
What percentage of students in 90059 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 90059 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90059?
90059 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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