For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 297 students in 90042, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 525 private students). 36% of all K-12 students in 90042, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 90042, CA are Richard Riordan Primary Center, Los Angeles College Prep Academy and Garvanza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90042 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90042, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 90042, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Riordan Primary Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5531 Monte Vista St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 551-6822
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 551-6822
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Coleman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Garvanza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 N. Ave. 62
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7328
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7328
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
San Pascual Elementary Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (Steam) Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 San Pascual Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-8354
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-8354
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4805 Sycamore Terr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-5141
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Luther Burbank Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6460 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 340-4400
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 340-4400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 N. Ave. 54
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 550-2000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Yorkdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5657 Meridian St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-0587
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-0587
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Aldama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
632 N. Ave. 50
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-1434
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-1434
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bushnell Way Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5507 Bushnell Way
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6511
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6511
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Monte Vista Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5423 Monte Vista St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7261
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-7261
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Buchanan Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5024 Buchanan St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-7118
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-7118
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Annandale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6125 Poppy Peak Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-9168
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-9168
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Highland Park Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 N. Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 254-3421
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Academia Avance Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 N. Ave. 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
90042, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Optimist Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6957 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90042, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90042, CA include Richard Riordan Primary Center, Los Angeles College Prep Academy and Garvanza Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90042?
15 public schools are located in 90042.
What percentage of students in 90042 go to public school?
36% of all K-12 students in 90042 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90042?
90042 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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