Top 5 Best 90405 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,725 students in 90405, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 90405, CA are Grant Elementary School, Santa Monica High School and Santa Monica Alternative (K-8). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90405 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90405, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90405, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2368 Pearl St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7651
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Monica High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Grades: 9-12
| 2,573 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2401 14th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2364
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #55.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2425 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #66.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2526 Sixth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Olympic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
721 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90405 California

90405, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-8338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 90405, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90405, CA include Grant Elementary School, Santa Monica High School and Santa Monica Alternative (K-8).
How many public schools are located in 90405?
7 public schools are located in 90405.
What is the racial composition of students in 90405?
90405 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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