For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 999 students in 90062, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 151 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 90062, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 90062, CA are Libertas College Preparatory Charter, Academy Of Media Arts and Kipp Scholar Academy. 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 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90062, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Libertas College Preparatory Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5101 W.ern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 810-6558
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 810-6558
Grades: 4-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 W. Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(424) 253-8984
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Scholar Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1729 W. Mlk Jr. Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 292-2272
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 292-2272
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3989 S. Hobart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 294-0031
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 294-0031
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1755 W. 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(213) 745-4928
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Western Avenue Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1724 W. 53rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-3261
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 295-3261
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W. 46th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 421-1700
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 421-1700
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
90062, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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, Academy Of Media Arts and Kipp Scholar Academy.
How many public schools are located in 90062?
7 public schools are located in 90062.
What percentage of students in 90062 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 90062 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90062?
90062 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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