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Los Angeles Unified School District

333 S. Beaudry Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017-1466
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 619 public elementary schools serving 307,420 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
418,497 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
21,745 Teachers
174,006 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #923 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#900 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
34%
41%
47%
22%
29%
84%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
73%
55%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
10%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,553 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,658 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$26,553
$19,974
Spending / Student (21-22)
$23,658
$18,396

Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Gr: 1-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Clover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Lanai Road Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4241 Lanai Rd.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Gr: K-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Third Street Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 South June St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Gr: K-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Warner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 Holmby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Carpenter Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Gr: K-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3330 Granville Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
Gr: K-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2222.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ivanhoe Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2828 Herkimer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mt. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3981 San Rafael Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-8320
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2525.
Academy For Enriched Sciences
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17551 Miranda St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Castlebay Lane Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Gr: K-7 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Gr: K-8 | 1,396 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3030.
Melrose Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
731 North Detroit St.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 938-6275
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3131.
Kester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Gr: K-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3232.
Castle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9755 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 839-4528
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Dahlia Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5063 Floristan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-1419
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Justice Street Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23350 Justice St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
West Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
970 North Hammond St.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 274-5313
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 784 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 418,497 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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