For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,183 students in 90037, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90037, CA are Global Education Academy, Accelerated Charter Elementary School and West Vernon Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90037 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90037, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90037, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Grades: K-8
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Accelerated Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3914 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 846-6694
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 846-6694
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
West Vernon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4312 South Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-4218
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-4218
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Menlo Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4156 Menlo Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-4291
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-4291
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Vida Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 South Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 406-8007
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 406-8007
Grades: K-4
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Icef Innovation Los Angeles Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5029 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 290-6997
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 290-6997
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #77.
Accelerated
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343
Grades: K-8
| 745 students
Rank: #88.
Fifty-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
816 West 51st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 753-3175
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 753-3175
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #99.
Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Orchard Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-8350
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-8350
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1010.
Normandie Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4505 South Raymond Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 294-5171
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 294-5171
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: n/an/a
1017 West 47th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-8911
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-8911
Grades: K-2
| 83 students
90037, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5100 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 290-6900
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 290-6900
Grades: 9-11
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90037, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90037, CA include Global Education Academy, Accelerated Charter Elementary School and West Vernon Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90037?
11 public elementary schools are located in 90037.
What is the racial composition of students in 90037?
90037 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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