For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,328 students in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Pico Union are Equitas #3 Charter, University Preparatory Value High School and Equitas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Equitas #3 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 Beacon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 204-0344
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 204-0344
Grades: K-4
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Value High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1929 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Equitas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 201-0440
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 201-0440
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Camino Nuevo Elementary #3
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1723 Cordova St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 730-7160
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 730-7160
Grades: K-8
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
Tenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Grattan St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 380-8990
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 380-8990
Grades: 1-5
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Magnolia Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1626 S. Orchard Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 748-6281
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 748-6281
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Grades: K-10
| 65 students
Rank: #88.
Berendo Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1157 S. Berendo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 739-5600
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 739-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #99.
West Adams Preparatory High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 373-2500
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 373-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #1010.
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2670 W. 11th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(213) 413-9600
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(213) 413-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Equitas 5
Charter School
1050 Beacon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 201-5934
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 201-5934
Grades: K-4
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA include Equitas #3 Charter, University Preparatory Value High School and Equitas Charter.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA?
the neighborhood of Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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