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Best Public Schools in 90001 (Los Angeles, CA) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 90001 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,913 students in 90001, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 578 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 90001, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90001, CA are Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy, Russell Elementary School and Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90001 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90001, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90001, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1321 East 61st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 277-2310
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1263 East Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-7247
Gr: K-6 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2108
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Parmelee Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1338 East 76th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 587-4235
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Public Service Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2128
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Wisdom Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 East 74th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 586-5760
Gr: K-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5886 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 484-0450
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8407 South Fir Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 583-1263
Gr: K-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Lillian Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5909 Lillian St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-0705
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas A. Edison Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Hooper Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 826-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Florence Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7211 Bell Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-0758
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Communication And Tech At Diego Rivera Lrng Complex
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2118
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Miramonte Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 East 68th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 583-1257
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7812 Mckinley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-7481
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1616.
Charles Drew Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8511 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 826-1700
Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
University Pathways Public Service Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 277-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90001, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90001?
17 public schools are located in 90001.
What percentage of students in 90001 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 90001 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90001?
90001 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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