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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Los Angeles County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2195 public schools serving 1,295,460 students in Los Angeles County, CA (there are 1,082 private schools, serving 195,338 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Gr: 7-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Gr: 1-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Meadows Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Palm Crest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5025 Palm Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8360
Gr: K-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3100 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
Gr: K-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stevenson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
25820 North Carroll Ln.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 291-4070
Gr: K-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Walteria Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
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: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2620 Orange Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
Gr: K-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1650 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Gr: K-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
La Canada High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 1,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Lanai Road Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4241 Lanai Rd.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2020.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Silver Spur Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Soleado Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
27800 Longhill Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6854
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Marengo Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
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: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Naples Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5537 The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
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: #2929.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 24th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Gr: K-6 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 South Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
Montemalaga Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1121 Via Nogales
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4540 Encinas Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8350
Gr: K-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science.
How many public schools are located in Los Angeles County?
2,218 public schools are located in Los Angeles County.
What percentage of students in Los Angeles County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Los Angeles County are often viewed compared to one another?

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