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Best 90002 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,342 students in 90002, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 302 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 90002, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90002, CA are Thomas Riley High School, Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day and Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90002 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90002, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90002, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10601 South Grandee Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9900 South Wadsworth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-2677
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Compton Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 East 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-5767
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1536 East 89th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 826-3560
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Ninety-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9211 Grape St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-7946
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1471 East 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-8871
Gr: K-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Weigand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10401 Weigand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-9606
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #99.
Kipp Ignite Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9110 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 486-6402
Gr: K-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Edwin Markham Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 East 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Philosophers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1999 East 102nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Gr: 5-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1963 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 569-8141
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Jordan High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2265 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90002, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90002?
13 public schools are located in 90002.
What percentage of students in 90002 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 90002 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90002?
90002 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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