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Best Culver City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,714 students in Culver City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Culver City, CA are El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culver City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Culver City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Culver City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Marino Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11450 Port Rd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4241
Gr: K-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10820 Farragut Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4323
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Braddock Drive Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4711 Inglewood Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6707
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12221 Juniette St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 Irving Pl.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4338
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Culver City Unified School District Iacademy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4601 Elenda St. Cp Annex
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
El Rincon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11177 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4340
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Culver City Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4601 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
La Ballona Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10915 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4334
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Stoner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11735 Braddock Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-3396
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Learning By Design Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7019 South Van Ness Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 903-5712
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Culver City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Culver City, CA include El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Culver City?
11 public elementary schools are located in Culver City.
What is the racial composition of students in Culver City?
Culver City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Culver City are often viewed compared to one another?

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