For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,386 students in 90061, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 90061, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90061, CA are University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy, New Designs Charter School-watts and Avalon Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 90061, 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90061, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11227 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12714 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
13940 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 532-8540
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 532-8540
Grades: K-6
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barack Obama Charter
Charter School
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center
Special Education School
14024 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 324-6668
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 324-6668
Grades: 12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School
Charter School
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Compton Community
Charter School
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 793-4363
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 793-4363
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
144 E. 118th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-1717
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-1717
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
405 E. 122nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
234 E. 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
90061, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Sojourner Truth Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
11015 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90061, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90061, CA include University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy, New Designs Charter School-watts and Avalon Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90061, CA?
10 public schools are located in 90061, CA.
What percentage of students in 90061, CA go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 90061, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90061, CA?
90061, CA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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