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Best 90044 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 7,367 students in 90044, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90044, CA are Gil Garcetti Learning Academy, Manchester Avenue Elementary School and Figueroa Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90044 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90044, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 90044, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
612 West 68th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 753-2133
Gr: K-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Manchester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
661 West 87th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 778-3472
Gr: 1-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Figueroa Street Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 West 111th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-9268
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Raymond Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7511 Raymond Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 759-1183
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 570-2915
Gr: 6-10 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #66.
Kipp Scholar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 S. Hoover St
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 292-2272
Gr: 5-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #77.
Loren Miller Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 753-4445
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 West 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-1466
Gr: K-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Budlong Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5940 South Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 750-6955
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 West 109th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-1371
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1111.
West Athens Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 West 119th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-9114
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
929 West 69th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 565-3650
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5929 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 565-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9301 South Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Primary Center
860 West 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 779-7550
Gr: K-2 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90044, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90044, CA include Gil Garcetti Learning Academy, Manchester Avenue Elementary School and Figueroa Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90044?
15 public elementary schools are located in 90044.
What is the racial composition of students in 90044?
90044 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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