For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 766 students in 90404, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90404, CA are Edison Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90404 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90404, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90404, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2402 Virginia Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-0335
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-0335
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5011
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5011
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
90404, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Smmusd Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1401 Olympic St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 581-5739
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 581-5739
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90404, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90404, CA include Edison Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90404?
2 public elementary schools are located in 90404.
What is the racial composition of students in 90404?
90404 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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