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Best Mar Vista Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,207 students in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mar Vista are Grand View Boulevard Elementary School, James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and Beethoven Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand View Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3951 Grand View Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 390-3618
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Beethoven Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3711 Beethoven St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 398-6286
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Venice Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13000 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 577-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Mark Twain Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2224 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Walgrove Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1630 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-7104
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12971 Zanja St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-8775
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA include Grand View Boulevard Elementary School, James J. Mcbride Special Education Center and Beethoven Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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