For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,126 students in 90045, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,030 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in 90045, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 90045, CA are Wish Community, Kentwood Elementary School and Open Charter Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90045 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90045, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90045, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wish Community
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
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
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Kentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8401 Emerson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 W. 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Cowan Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-1973
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-1973
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Wish Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7400 W. Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 743-6990
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 743-6990
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8821 Villanova Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-0480
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-0480
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Westport Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6011 W. 79th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-5611
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-5611
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Katherine Johnson Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Parkhill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Wesm Health/sports Medicine
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7400 W. Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2400
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
90045, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Del Rey Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8701 Park Hill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2500
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
7400 W. Manchester Bldg K
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 228-1830
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 228-1830
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
7400 West Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 290-6935
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 290-6935
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
5431 W. 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-2991
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-2991
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Westside Innovative School House (Closed 2018)
Charter School
6550 W. 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-9940
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-9940
Grades: 7-8
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90045, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90045, CA include Wish Community, Kentwood Elementary School and Open Charter Magnet.
How many public schools are located in 90045?
10 public schools are located in 90045.
What percentage of students in 90045 go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in 90045 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90045?
90045 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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