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Best 90042 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,647 students in 90042, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 442 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 90042, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90042, CA are Richard Riordan Primary Center, Garvanza Elementary School Technology And Leadership Magnet and Arroyo Seco Museum Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90042 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90042, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90042, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Riordan Primary Center
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5531 Monte Vista St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 551-6822
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Garvanza Elementary School Technology And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 North Avenue 62
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7328
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Alternative School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
San Pascual Elementary Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (Steam) Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
815 San Pascual Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-8354
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Luther Burbank Mid School Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6460 North Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 340-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 North Avenue 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Yorkdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5657 Meridian St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-0587
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Aldama Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
632 North Avenue 50
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-1434
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bushnell Way Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5507 Bushnell Way
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6511
Gr: K-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Buchanan Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5024 Buchanan St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-7118
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Monte Vista Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5423 Monte Vista St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7261
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Highland Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
928 North Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Annandale Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6125 Poppy Peak Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-9168
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Academia Avance Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 North Avenue 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Gr: 6-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90042, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90042?
14 public schools are located in 90042.
What percentage of students in 90042 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 90042 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90042?
90042 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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