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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Los Angeles Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 577 public schools serving 260,414 students in Los Angeles, CA (there are 237 private schools, serving 45,453 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA are Overland Avenue Elementary School, Wonderland Avenue Elementary School and Clover Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Los Angeles have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Los Angeles, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Clover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
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 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Warner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 Holmby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3330 Granville Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ivanhoe Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2828 Herkimer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mt. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3981 San Rafael Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-8320
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2328 Saint James Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 900-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Gr: K-7 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Melrose Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
731 North Detroit St.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 938-6275
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Castle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9755 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 839-4528
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
Dahlia Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5063 Floristan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-1419
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Canfield Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9233 Airdrome St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 552-2525
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2057 Fair Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 254-6851
Gr: K-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2424.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Gr: K-8 | 860 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2525.
Goethe International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12500 Braddock Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-3484
Gr: K-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2150 Duane St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-0474
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 North Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Kentwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8401 Emerson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
Charles H. Kim Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 South Oxford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-5600
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 West Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
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 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3434.
Middle College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Ocean Charter
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12870 Panama St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 827-5511
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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