For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,282 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown Los Angeles are Downtown Business High School, Para Los Ninos Charter and Synergy Kinetic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 West Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #22.
Para Los Ninos Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1617 East Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Synergy Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1420 East Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 North Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #55.
Ednovate - Brio College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Figueroa St. Ste. 10
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(323) 446-2570
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(323) 446-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Metropolitan Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 East Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 846-2200
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 846-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #99.
Ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835 St.anford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2700
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2700
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1010.
Para Los Ninos Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #1111.
Tri-c Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #1212.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ednovate - South La College Prep
Charter School
700 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Downtown Business High School, Para Los Ninos Charter and Synergy Kinetic Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
13 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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