For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 8,892 students in 90004, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90004, CA are Third Street Elementary School, Larchmont Charter and Charles H. Kim Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90004 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90004, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90004, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Third Street Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 South June St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Larchmont Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1265 North Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 656-6418
Grades: K-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #33.
Charles H. Kim Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 South Oxford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-5600
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-5600
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Council St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-8775
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-8775
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Everest Value
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 North Madison Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7736
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7736
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Van Ness Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 North Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 469-0992
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 469-0992
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #77.
Dayton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 North Westmoreland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 661-3308
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 661-3308
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #88.
Cahuenga Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 South Hobart Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 386-6303
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 386-6303
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #99.
Commonwealth Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 South Commonwealth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 384-2546
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 384-2546
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Frank Del Olmo Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 North New Hampshire Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 427-7200
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 427-7200
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1111.
Virgil Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 North Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-2800
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 368-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #1212.
Alexandria Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Oakwood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 660-1936
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 660-1936
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #1313.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 North Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 953-4540
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 953-4540
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Larchmont Charter School
Charter School
444 N Larchmont Blvd #207
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Grades: PK-12
| 1,562 students
90004, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frances Blend Special Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5210 Clinton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 464-5052
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 464-5052
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Soledad Enrichment Action Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
222 N. Virgil Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 480-4200
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 480-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
108 South Bimini Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 383-6024
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 383-6024
Grades: K-2
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90004, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90004, CA include Third Street Elementary School, Larchmont Charter and Charles H. Kim Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90004?
14 public elementary schools are located in 90004.
What is the racial composition of students in 90004?
90004 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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