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Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best South Los Angeles Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 143 public elementary schools serving 74,540 students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Los Angeles are Lashon Academy City, Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences and Global Education Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
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 Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lashon Academy City
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3109 Sixth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Gr: K-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3150 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-9346
Gr: 1-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Synergy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 East 33rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Baldwin Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5421 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 937-7223
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 East 122nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1321 East 61st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 277-2310
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Watts Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 West 95th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 754-9900
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #1111.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
151 West 30th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Gr: 6-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
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: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1263 East Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-7247
Gr: K-6 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
822 West 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Gr: K-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Twenty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2055 West 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 735-0278
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8466 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 750-2279
Gr: K-4 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1771 West 36th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-1178
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Center For Advanced Learning
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4016 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-0245
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2020.
Twentieth Street Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1358 East Walnut St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 747-7151
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
New Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2202 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Virginia Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2925 Virginia Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 735-0570
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2323.
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 746-1995
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Parmelee Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1338 East 76th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 587-4235
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
San Pedro Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 747-9538
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8919 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-2960
Gr: K-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Dolores Huerta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
260 East 31st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 846-4820
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9719 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #3232.
Ascot Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1447 East 45th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 235-3178
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Charles W. Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
419 West 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 756-1419
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1536 East 89th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 826-3560
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Lashon Academy City, Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences and Global Education Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
149 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles 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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