For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,790 students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln Heights are Gates Street Elementary School, Alliance Susan And Eric Smidt Technology High School and Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gates Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3333 Manitou Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-9574
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-9574
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Alliance Susan And Eric Smidt Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 South Avenue 20
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 352-3206
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 352-3206
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3921 Selig Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Albion Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 South Avenue 18
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-3108
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-3108
Gr: K-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Griffin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-8131
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-8131
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Ednovate - East College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3825 North Mission Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 285-1441
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 285-1441
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
El Rio Community
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 South Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 352-8034
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 East Avenue 35
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-2665
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-2665
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2670 Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(213) 381-8484
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(213) 381-8484
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 East Avenue 33
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 227-7719
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 227-7719
Gr: 6-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA include Gates Street Elementary School, Alliance Susan And Eric Smidt Technology High School and Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
