For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,493 students in 90002, CA (there are , serving 311 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 90002, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90002, CA are Thomas Riley High School, Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day and Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90002 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90002, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 90002, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10601 South Grandee Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9900 South Wadsworth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-2677
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-2677
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1471 East 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-8871
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-8871
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Ninety-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9211 Grape St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-7946
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-7946
Grades: K-6
| 633 students
Rank: #66.
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1536 East 89th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 826-3560
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 826-3560
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: #77.
Compton Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 East 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-5767
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-5767
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
Weigand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Weigand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-9606
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-9606
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #99.
Edwin Markham Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 East 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Ignite Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9110 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 486-6402
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 486-6402
Grades: K-4
| 442 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Philosophers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1999 East 102nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Rank: #1212.
Jordan High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2265 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4100
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 831 students
Rank: #1313.
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1963 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 569-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 569-8141
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
90002, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2265 East 103rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4185
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4185
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90002, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90002, CA include Thomas Riley High School, Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day and Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90002?
13 public schools are located in 90002.
What percentage of students in 90002 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 90002 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90002?
90002 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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