For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,005 students in 90012, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 782 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 90012, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90012, CA are Solano Avenue Elementary School, Castelar Street Elementary School and Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90012 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90012, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90012, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solano Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 Solano Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 223-4291
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 223-4291
Gr: K-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Castelar Street Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Yale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 626-3674
Gr: K-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 North Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Ann Street Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Bloom St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 221-3194
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 221-3194
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Magnolia Science Academy - Orange County
Charter School
412 West Carl Karcher Way
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3634
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3634
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90012, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90012, CA include Solano Avenue Elementary School, Castelar Street Elementary School and Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts.
How many public schools are located in 90012?
5 public schools are located in 90012.
What percentage of students in 90012 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 90012 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90012?
90012 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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