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Best Central LA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 49 public elementary schools serving 23,883 students in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Central LA are Third Street Elementary School, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem and Franklin Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Franklin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1910 North Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0320
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Gr: K-12 | 1,631 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6921 Woodrow Wilson Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-0020
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Hancock Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
408 South Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-5272
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Hollywood
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1316 North Bronson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4292
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2810 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-7737
Gr: 5-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6351 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 935-8173
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Queen Anne Place Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1212 Queen Anne Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 939-7322
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 South Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Rosewood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
503 North Croft Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 651-0166
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,594 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Puente Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 South Boyle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-8900
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Los Feliz Science/tech/engineer/math/medicine Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1740 North New Hampshire Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-0674
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Gardner Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7450 Hawthorn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 876-4710
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6017 Franklin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-1722
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1919.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1530 North Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-4046
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Promesa Prep
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1241 South Soto St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 486-6400
Gr: K-4 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Second Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1942 East Second St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 269-9401
Gr: K-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Vine Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
955 North Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0877
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Christopher Dena Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 Dacotah St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 269-9222
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Hollenbeck Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2510 East Sixth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 780-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Wilshire Crest Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5241 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 938-5291
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Euclid Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
806 Euclid Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-6792
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1022 North Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0971
Gr: K-6 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Soto Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 South Soto St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 262-6513
Gr: K-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Malabar Street Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 East Malabar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 261-1103
Gr: K-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Tamarind Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 464-0331
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Bridge Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
605 North Boyle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 222-0165
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
379 South Loma Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-9183
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Extera 51爆料 No. 2
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 South Lorena St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 263-3600
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Los Angeles Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 South Hobart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 734-8233
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2821 East Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-6744
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles, CA include Third Street Elementary School, Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem and Franklin Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles?
49 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Central LA, Los Angeles public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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