Best 90403 California Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,084 students in 90403, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,548 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 90403, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90403, CA are Franklin Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90403 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90403, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90403, CA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-2814
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-0941
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 California Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 90403, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90403, CA include Franklin Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 90403?
3 public schools are located in 90403.
What percentage of students in 90403 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 90403 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90403?
90403 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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