For the 2024-25 school year, there are 201 public schools serving 95,546 students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public schools in South Los Angeles are Middle College High School, Thomas Riley High School and Orthopaedic Hospital. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Orthopaedic Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 W. 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4610 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Lashon Academy City
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3109 Sixth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Grades: K-6
| 72 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Ellington (Duke) High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1541 W. 110th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2302 S. Gramercy Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
View Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 W. Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3939 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10601 S. Grandee Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Matrix For Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 E. 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #1313.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 E. 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Global Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1515.
Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Accelerated Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3914 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 846-6694
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 846-6694
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: #1717.
Stella High Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(424) 789-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(424) 789-8337
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #1818.
Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-9346
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-9346
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Synergy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 E. 33rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #2020.
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11227 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2121.
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E. 122nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Animo Jackie Robinson High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #2323.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1263 E. Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-7247
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-7247
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #2424.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2023 S. Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Grades: 6-12
| 998 students
Rank: #2525.
Baldwin Hills Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5421 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 937-7223
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 937-7223
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1321 E. 61st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 277-2310
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 277-2310
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1771 W. 36th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-1178
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-1178
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11108 Watts Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2478
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2478
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2929.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 E. 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6150
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6150
Grades: K-8
| 335 students
Rank: #3030.
San Pedro Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1635 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 747-9538
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 747-9538
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2108
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2108
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Math And Science College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3202 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #3333.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
822 W. 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3434.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 W. 30th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3700
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #3535.
Kipp Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8466 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 750-2279
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 750-2279
Grades: K-4
| 564 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Middle College High School, Thomas Riley High School and Orthopaedic Hospital.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
202 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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