For the 2023-24 school year, there are 592 public schools serving 285,883 students in Los Angeles, CA (there are , serving 47,954 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA are Downtown Business High School, Middle College High School and Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Los Angeles have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Los Angeles, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
Math: 66% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 W. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
John Marshall Senior High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3939 Tracy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 671-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,004 students
Rank: #55.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
Math: 62% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5931 W. 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #66.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Math: 54% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 N. Cornwell St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #77.
Wish Community
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
Rank: #88.
L.a. County High School For The Arts
Alternative School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 State Univ Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2550
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #99.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2558 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Grades: K-12
| 505 students
Rank: #1010.
Math Science & Technology Magnet At Roosevelt High School
Alternative School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
456 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #1111.
El Rio Community
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2635 Pasadena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #1212.
Orthopaedic Hospital
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 W. 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #1313.
New West Charter
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 943-5444
Grades: 6-12
| 1,041 students
Rank: #1414.
Eagle Rock High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,143 students
Rank: #1515.
Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Boyle Heights Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
544 S. Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Cheviot Hills Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9200 Cattaraugus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-8462
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-8462
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Harold Mcalister High (Opportunity)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 S. Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 381-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Harris Newmark Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 W. Second St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Highland Park Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
928 N. Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
John Hope Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7840 Towne Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-1292
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-1292
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Monterey Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 S. Fraser St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0786
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0786
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2506 Alta St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Richard A. Alonzo Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5755 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 817-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
View Park Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Whitman Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7795 Rosewood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-0645
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-0645
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #16 - 2816. - 28.
Whitney Young Continuation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3051 W. 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #2929.
University High School Charter
Charter School
Math: 40% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Texas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 914-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 914-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,448 students
Rank: #3030.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #3131.
University Preparatory Value High School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1929 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #3232.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 N. Ave. 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 954-9957
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 954-9957
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rise Kohyang High School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S. Lafayette Park Pl., Thi
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 284-2553
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 284-2553
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #3535.
Fairfax Senior High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7850 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 370-1200
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 370-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,699 students
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Los Angeles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
456 South Mathews St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 780-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Academy Of Science And Engineering (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5753 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 545-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
5355 South Fourth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 294-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 5 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 7 (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Alliance Leadership Middle Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 1,007 students
Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2023 Union Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0141
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
4736 Huntington Dr South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-2070
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Animo College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 568-4136
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Justice Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1655 East 27th St 1st Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-1857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke Charter High School #3 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 420-2165
Grades: 8-11
| 435 students
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Animo Locke Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
810 East 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 568-8613
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
12226 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 600-6099
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Antecello Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2320 Martin Luther King Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
4504 Ascot Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-2403
Grades: K-2
| 162 students
2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5515
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
610 North Micheltorena St
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 664-6899
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Camino Nuevo Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1215 W. Miramar St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 240-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Celerity Achernar Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
310 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 764-1234
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Celerity Cardinal Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7330 Bakman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(818) 753-2712
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Celerity Dyad Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4501 S. Wadsworth
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 231-1202
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Celerity Himalia Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5100 S. Brd.way Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(310) 904-2012
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Celerity Nascent Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3417 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 732-6613
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 732-6613
Grades: K-8
| 635 students
Celerity Octavia Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3010 Estara Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 344-3622
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Los Angeles, CA include Downtown Business High School, Middle College High School and Girls Academic Leadership Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem.
How many public schools are located in Los Angeles, CA?
592 public schools are located in Los Angeles, CA.
What percentage of students in Los Angeles, CA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Los Angeles, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles, CA?
Los Angeles, CA public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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