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Los Angeles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 842 students in Los Angeles Unified School District.
Public Preschools in Los Angeles Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.21, which is less than the California public preschool average of 0.74.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschool average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
784 Schools
48 Schools
# Students
418,497 Students
20,442 Students
# Teachers
21,745 Teachers
646 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked #922 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#900 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.74
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
73%
44%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
10%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,553 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,658 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11,113 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9,901 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$26,553
$19,978
Spending / Student (21-22)
$23,658
$18,399
Best Los Angeles Unified School District Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
8621 South Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Gr: K | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
1280 East 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Gr: K | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
310 South La Fayette Park Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Gr: K | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Gr: K | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
950 South Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Gr: K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
3020 Kansas Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
Gr: K | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
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