For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,725 students in 90405, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 90405, CA are Grant Elementary School, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) and Santa Monica High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90405 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90405, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90405, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2368 Pearl St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7651
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7651
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Santa Monica High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Gr: 9-12 | 2,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 14th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2364
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2364
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Olympic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
721 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2526 Sixth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Gr: K-5
90405, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90405, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90405, CA include Grant Elementary School, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) and Santa Monica High School.
How many public schools are located in 90405?
7 public schools are located in 90405.
What is the racial composition of students in 90405?
90405 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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