For the 2025 school year, there are 584 public schools serving 269,082 students in Los Angeles, CA (there are , serving 46,681 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA are Overland Avenue Elementary School, Wonderland Avenue Elementary School and Clover Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Los Angeles have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Clover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Third Street Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 South June St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Gr: K-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Warner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
615 Holmby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3330 Granville Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ivanhoe Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2828 Herkimer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mt. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3981 San Rafael Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-8320
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-8320
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Gr: K-7 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Melrose Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
731 North Detroit St.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 938-6275
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 938-6275
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1818.
Castle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9755 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 839-4528
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 839-4528
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Dahlia Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5063 Floristan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-1419
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-1419
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Canfield Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9233 Airdrome St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 552-2525
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 552-2525
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Franklin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1910 North Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2057 Fair Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 254-6851
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 254-6851
Gr: K-6 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2323.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,750 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2525.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Duane St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-0474
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-0474
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 North Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,562 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Kentwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8401 Emerson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Gr: K-12 | 1,631 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
Charles H. Kim Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 South Oxford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-5600
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-5600
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 West Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6921 Woodrow Wilson Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-0020
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-0020
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3434.
Middle College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Ocean Charter
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12870 Panama St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Gr: K-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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Los Angeles, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Media Arts (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Gr: 9-12
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Gr: 9-12
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Gr: 8-10 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Gr: 8-11 | 435 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Apex Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1309 N. Wilton Pl. 3rd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6550
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6550
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4504 Ascot Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Gr: K-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Camino Nuevo Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1215 W. Miramar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Cds Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
10001 Jumilla Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Celerity Achernar Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
310 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Celerity Cardinal Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7330 Bakman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA include Overland Avenue Elementary School, Wonderland Avenue Elementary School and Clover Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Los Angeles?
584 public schools are located in Los Angeles.
What percentage of students in Los Angeles go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Los Angeles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Los Angeles include: Marina Del Rey Middle School vs. Mark Twain Middle School, Eagle Rock Elementary School vs. Dahlia Heights Elementary School, Edward R. Roybal Learning Center vs. Downtown Business High School
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