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Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 785 public schools serving 418,503 students in Los Angeles Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Angeles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
785 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
418,503 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
21,747 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #957 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#972 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
# American Indian Students
311 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22,565 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
306,181 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
56%
# Black Students
29,851 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
41,785 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
10%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
783 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17,014 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
44,597
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
30,534
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32,112
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32,153
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
33,156
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
33,667
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
29,128
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
29,317
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
29,778
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
31,348
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
32,139
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
30,441
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
30,133
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,553 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,657 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,553
$19,942
Spending / Student
$23,657
$18,366
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Grades: 6-12
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Grades: 1-5
| 682 students
Rank: #55.
Welby Way Charter Elementary Sch And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Grades: K-5
| 777 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Clover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #99.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1010.
Lanai Road Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4241 Lanai Rd.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #1111.
Third Street Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 South June St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #1313.
Warner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
615 Holmby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1414.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1515.
Mar Vista Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3330 Granville Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-1175
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1616.
Beckford Charter For Enriched Studies
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19130 Tulsa St.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1924
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1717.
Colfax Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4935 Colfax Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-5115
Grades: K-5
| 751 students
Rank: #1818.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1919.
Carpenter Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3909 Carpenter Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 761-4363
Grades: K-5
| 873 students
Rank: #2020.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2121.
Westwood Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2050 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 474-7788
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Marquez Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16821 Marquez Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-4019
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Palisades Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3700
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2424.
Mt. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3981 San Rafael Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-8320
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 225-8320
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #2525.
Academy For Enriched Sciences
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17551 Miranda St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 609-8421
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #2626.
Castlebay Lane Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19010 Castlebay Ln.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 360-1908
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #2727.
Ivanhoe Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2828 Herkimer St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0051
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2828.
Richland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11562 Richland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 473-0467
Grades: K-7
| 252 students
Rank: #2929.
Kester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5353 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 787-6751
Grades: K-5
| 882 students
Rank: #3030.
Porter Ranch Community
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12450 Mason Ave.
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
(818) 709-7100
Grades: K-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #3131.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King Sch Stem
(Math: 57% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1067 West Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 900-4533
Grades: 6-12
| 732 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Justice Street Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23350 Justice St.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 346-4388
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Playa Vista Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13150 West Bluff Creek Dr.
Playa Vista, CA 90094
(424) 228-1800
Playa Vista, CA 90094
(424) 228-1800
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #3434.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 West Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #3535.
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15530 Hesby St.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 528-7000
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District manages 785 public schools serving 418,503 students.
What is the rank of Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District is ranked #957 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles Unified School District?
73% of Los Angeles Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Angeles Unified School District?
Los Angeles Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Angeles Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,657 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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