For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,462 students in the neighborhood of Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sawtelle are New West Charter, Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista and Brockton Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New West Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Gr: 6-12 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11561 Gateway Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(424) 248-0544
Gr: K-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brockton Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1309 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 479-6090
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 479-6090
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nora Sterry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 Corinth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-2172
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
University High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11800 Texas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 914-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 914-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA include New West Charter, Citizens Of The World Charter School Mar Vista and Brockton Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawtelle, Los Angeles?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sawtelle, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sawtelle, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Sawtelle, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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