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Best 90037 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,073 students in 90037, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90037, CA are Global Education Academy, Accelerated Charter Elementary School and West Vernon Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90037 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90037, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90037, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Accelerated Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3914 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 846-6694
Gr: K-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4312 South Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-4218
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #44.
Menlo Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4156 Menlo Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-4291
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Vida Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 South Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 406-8007
Gr: K-4 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
Accelerated
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Gr: K-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Icef Innovation Los Angeles Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5029 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 290-6997
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #88.
Normandie Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4505 South Raymond Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 294-5171
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 Orchard Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-8350
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1010.
Fifty-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
816 West 51st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 753-3175
Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center
1017 West 47th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-8911
Gr: K-2 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90037, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90037, CA include Global Education Academy, Accelerated Charter Elementary School and West Vernon Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90037?
11 public elementary schools are located in 90037.
What is the racial composition of students in 90037?
90037 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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