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Best 90007 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,843 students in 90007, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 711 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 90007, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90007, CA are Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem, Orthopaedic Hospital and John Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90007 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90007, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90007, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Orthopaedic Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 West 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
151 West 30th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Gr: 6-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
822 West 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Gr: K-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 746-1995
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
New Designs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 South Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-9084
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Stem Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1374 West 35th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 998-0950
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Camino Nuevo Elementary #3
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1723 Cordova St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 730-7160
Gr: K-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1010.
Vermont Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1435 West 27th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 733-2195
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 235-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
John W. Mack Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3020 South Catalina St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 730-7620
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Norwood Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Oak St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-3733
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1925 Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 731-0703
Gr: K-10 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
West Adams Preparatory High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 373-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 West 36th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 733-9186
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Youthbuild Charter School Of California
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 303
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy
Alternative School
474 Hartford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 316-9840
Gr: K-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90007, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90007?
18 public schools are located in 90007.
What percentage of students in 90007 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 90007 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90007?
90007 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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