For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,835 students in 90008, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90008, CA are New Heights Charter, Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet and Forty-second Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90008 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90008, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90008, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2202 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Grades: K-8
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Dublin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 292-8195
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 292-8195
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Forty-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4231 Fourth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7550
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7550
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Audubon Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Drive Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4041 Hillcrest Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-6867
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-6867
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Marlton
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Santo Tomas Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7680
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7680
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
90008, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90008, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90008, CA include New Heights Charter, Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet and Forty-second Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90008?
6 public elementary schools are located in 90008.
What is the racial composition of students in 90008?
90008 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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