For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,435 students in 90062, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 90062 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90062, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90062, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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 elementary schools in 90062, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90062, CA include Libertas College Preparatory Charter, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School and Western Avenue Technology Magnet.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90062?
4 public elementary schools are located in 90062.
What is the racial composition of students in 90062?
90062 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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