For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,973 students in 90061, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90061, CA are One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School, Kipp Compton Community and One Hundred Eighteenth Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90061, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E. 122nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Compton Community
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 793-4363
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 793-4363
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
One Hundred Eighteenth Street
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 E. 118th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-1717
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-1717
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Samuel Gompers Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 E. 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12714 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 313 students
Rank: #66.
Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Avalon Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13940 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 532-8540
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 532-8540
Grades: K-6
| 156 students
Rank: #88.
Barack Obama Charter
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Grades: K-5
| 414 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 elementary schools in 90061, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90061, CA include One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School, Kipp Compton Community and One Hundred Eighteenth Street.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90061, CA?
8 public elementary schools are located in 90061, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061, CA?
90061, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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