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Best 90026 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 4,415 students in 90026, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90026, CA are Micheltorena Street Elementary School, Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity) and Elysian Heights Es Arts Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90026 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90026, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90026, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Micheltorena Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1511 Micheltorena St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 661-2125
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1321 Cortez St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 250-2015
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Elysian Heights Es Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1562 Baxter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 665-6315
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Citizens Of The World Charter School Silver Lake
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 North Coronado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 462-2840
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Gabriella Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1435 Logan St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-5741
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Mayberry Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2414 Mayberry St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-3420
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Betty Plasencia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 Cortez St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 250-7450
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rosemont Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
421 North Rosemont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-5310
Gr: 2-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #99.
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1018 Mohawk St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 353-5300
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1010.
Sal Castro Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 West 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4416
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Logan Academy Of Global Ecology
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1711 West Montana St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-6353
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Vista Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 West Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 201-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1313.
Los Angeles Academy Of Arts And Enterprise
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 West 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 487-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Street Primary
135 North Lake St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-3305
Gr: K-1 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90026, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90026, CA include Micheltorena Street Elementary School, Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity) and Elysian Heights Es Arts Magnet.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90026?
14 public elementary schools are located in 90026.
What is the racial composition of students in 90026?
90026 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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