For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,644 students in 90038, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90038, CA are Vine Street Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School and Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90038 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90038, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90038, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vine Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
955 North Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0877
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0877
Grades: K-6
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Tamarind Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 464-0331
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 464-0331
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1022 North Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0971
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0971
Grades: K-6
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
929 North Las Palmas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 993-3400
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 993-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90038, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90038, CA include Vine Street Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School and Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90038?
4 public elementary schools are located in 90038.
What is the racial composition of students in 90038?
90038 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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