For the 2025 school year, there are 62 public schools serving 33,766 students in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Central LA are Third Street Elementary School, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem and Franklin Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Third Street Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 South June St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 732 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1910 North Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Grades: K-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #55.
Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6351 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 935-8173
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 935-8173
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
Hancock Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 South Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-5272
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-5272
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #77.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Hollywood
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1316 North Bronson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4292
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4292
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Grades: 5-8
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6921 Woodrow Wilson Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-0020
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-0020
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: #1010.
Queen Anne Place Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 Queen Anne Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 939-7322
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 939-7322
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1111.
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
456 South Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #1212.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 South Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,359 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Gardner Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7450 Hawthorn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 876-4710
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 876-4710
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Puente Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 South Boyle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-8900
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-8900
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Rosewood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 North Croft Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 651-0166
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 651-0166
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1616.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Grades: K-8
| 611 students
Rank: #1717.
Los Feliz Science/tech/engineer/math/medicine Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1740 North New Hampshire Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0674
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0674
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1818.
John Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3939 Tracy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,903 students
Rank: #1919.
Boyle Heights Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
544 South Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #2020.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,594 students
Rank: #2121.
Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr And Math Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2550 East 6th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-1031
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-1031
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #2222.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 North Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-4046
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-4046
Grades: K-6
| 352 students
Rank: #2323.
Collegiate Charter High School Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 South Indiana St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(213) 304-7077
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(213) 304-7077
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #2424.
Kipp Promesa Prep
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1241 South Soto St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 486-6400
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 486-6400
Grades: K-4
| 437 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6017 Franklin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-1722
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-1722
Grades: K-5
| 149 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Plaza Del Sol
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 981-5400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 981-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #2727.
Stem Academy At Bernstein High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1309 North Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6461
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6461
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #2828.
Soto Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1020 South Soto St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 262-6513
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 262-6513
Grades: K-6
| 205 students
Rank: #2929.
Hollenbeck Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2510 East Sixth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 780-3000
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 780-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Extera Public School No. 2
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 South Lorena St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 263-3600
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 263-3600
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Second Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1942 East Second St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 269-9401
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 269-9401
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Vine Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
955 North Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0877
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0877
Grades: K-6
| 228 students
Rank: #3333.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Tamarind Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 464-0331
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 464-0331
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #3434.
Euclid Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
806 Euclid Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-6792
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-6792
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #3535.
Hollywood Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1521 North Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 993-1700
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 993-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA include Third Street Elementary School, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem and Franklin Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles?
63 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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