For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,790 students in 90062, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 151 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 90062, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90062, CA are Libertas College Preparatory Charter, Kipp Scholar Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90062 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90062, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90062, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Libertas College Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5101 Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 400-6149
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 400-6149
Grades: 4-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Scholar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1729 West Martin Luther King J
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 292-2272
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 292-2272
Grades: 5-8
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3989 South Hobart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 294-0031
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 294-0031
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Western Avenue Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1724 West 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-3261
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-3261
Grades: K-8
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West 46th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 421-1700
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 421-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 368 students
90062, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Media Arts (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Apple Academy Charter Public (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 348-4276
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
California Collegiate Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5101 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 450-7290
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Crescendo Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4900 South Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-9495
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-9495
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
La's Promise Charter Middle #1 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4920 S. W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Las Promise Charter High 1 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1755 W. 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90062, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90062, CA include Libertas College Preparatory Charter, Kipp Scholar Academy and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90062?
5 public schools are located in 90062.
What percentage of students in 90062 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 90062 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90062?
90062 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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