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Best 90059 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,612 students in 90059, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 703 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 90059, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90059, CA are King/drew Medical Magnet High School, Ritter Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90059 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90059, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90059, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11108 Watts Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2478
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1425 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6150
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Rank: #44.
Alliance Cindy And Bill Simon Technology Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10720 Wilmington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 744-2122
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1265 East 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 567-2108
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
603 East 115th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 905-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10915 South Mckinley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 756-9206
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11610 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 754-3121
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Grape Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1940 East 111th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-5941
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1010.
Lovelia P. Flournoy Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 East 111th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2545
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90059, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90059, CA include King/drew Medical Magnet High School, Ritter Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90059?
10 public schools are located in 90059.
What percentage of students in 90059 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 90059 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90059?
90059 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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