For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 788 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 45% 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90404, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 395 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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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