Top 5 Best Lincoln Heights Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,981 students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln Heights are Griffin Avenue Elementary School, Gates Street Elementary School and El Rio Community. 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Griffin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2025 Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-8131
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Gates Street Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3333 Manitou Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-9574
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
El Rio Community
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2635 Pasadena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Albion Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
322 S. Ave. 18
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-3108
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 E. Ave. 35
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-2665
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Rank: #66.
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2670 Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(213) 381-8484
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
234 E. Ave. 33
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 227-7719
Grades: 6-12
| 418 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA include Griffin Avenue Elementary School, Gates Street Elementary School and El Rio Community.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA?
7 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA?
the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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