For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 554 students in 90061, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90061, CA are New Designs Charter School-watts and Barack Obama Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90061, CA Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12714 South Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Barack Obama Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
90061, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Gr: 8-10 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 99%
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 90061, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90061, CA include New Designs Charter School-watts and Barack Obama Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 90061?
2 public charter schools are located in 90061.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061?
90061 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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