For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 405 students in 90008, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 346 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 90008, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 90008, CA are New Heights Charter, Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet and Forty-second Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90008 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90008, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90008, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Heights Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2202 W. Mlk Jr Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 508-0155
Grades: K-8
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Dublin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 292-8195
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 292-8195
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Forty-second Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4231 Fourth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7550
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7550
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Audubon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4041 Hillcrest Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-6867
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-6867
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Marlton
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Santo Tomas Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7680
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 296-7680
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Iovine And Young Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6380
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6380
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
90008, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90008, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90008, CA include New Heights Charter, Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet and Forty-second Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90008?
7 public schools are located in 90008.
What percentage of students in 90008 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 90008 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90008?
90008 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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