For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,989 students in 90005, CA (there are , serving 381 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 90005, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90005, CA are Hoover Street Elementary School, John Burroughs Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90005 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90005, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90005, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoover Street Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2726 Francis Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 387-3296
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 387-3296
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
John Burroughs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 South Mccadden Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(323) 549-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,359 students
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Science Academy 6
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
745 South Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(310) 842-8555
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(310) 842-8555
Grades: 6-8
| 111 students
Rank: #44.
Wilshire Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4063 Ingraham St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 739-4760
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 739-4760
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
University Preparatory Value High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1929 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-1223
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Catalina St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Catalina St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4600
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
Young Oak Kim Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 South Shatto Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 739-6500
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 739-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #99.
Wilton Place Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
745 South Wilton Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 389-1181
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 389-1181
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1010.
Ambassador School-global Education
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 West Eighth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4520
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4520
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Ucla Community K-12
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 South Mariposa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-3750
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-3750
Grades: K-12
| 911 students
Rank: #1212.
Equitas Academy #2
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2723 West 8th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 201-5940
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 201-5940
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
Rank: #1313.
Ambassador-global Leadership
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Catalina St.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4540
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 480-4540
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90005, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90005, CA include Hoover Street Elementary School, John Burroughs Middle School and Magnolia Science Academy 6.
How many public schools are located in 90005?
13 public schools are located in 90005.
What percentage of students in 90005 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 90005 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90005?
90005 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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