For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,170 students in 90061, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90061, CA are One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School, One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary School and Samuel Gompers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90061, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 East 122nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 East 118th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-1717
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-1717
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Samuel Gompers Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 East 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12714 South Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Avalon Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13940 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 532-8540
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 532-8540
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Barack Obama Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90061, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90061, CA include One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School, One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary School and Samuel Gompers Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90061?
6 public elementary schools are located in 90061.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061?
90061 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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