For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,435 students in 90062, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 151 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 90062, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90062, CA are Libertas College Preparatory Charter, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and Western Avenue Technology Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90062 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90062, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 90062, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libertas College Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 400-6149
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 400-6149
Gr: 4-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3989 South Hobart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 294-0031
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 294-0031
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Western Avenue Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1724 West 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-3261
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-3261
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West 46th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 421-1700
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 421-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
90062, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Media Arts (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Crescendo Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4900 South Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-9495
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-9495
Gr: K-5 | 219 students
La's Promise Charter Middle #1 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Las Promise Charter High 1 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1755 W. 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90062, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90062, CA include Libertas College Preparatory Charter, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and Western Avenue Technology Magnet.
How many public schools are located in 90062?
4 public schools are located in 90062.
What percentage of students in 90062 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 90062 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90062?
90062 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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