For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,191 students in 90017, CA (there are , serving 197 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 90017, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90017, CA are N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts, School Of Business And Tourism At Contreras Learning Complex and Gratts Learning Academy For Young Scholars (Glays). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90017 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90017, 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 90017, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
379 South Loma Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-9183
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-9183
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
School Of Business And Tourism At Contreras Learning Complex
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3840
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Gratts Learning Academy For Young Scholars (Glays)
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 250-2932
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 250-2932
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Contreras Learning Center-academic Leadership Community
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3815
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3815
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
680 Little St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 484-0326
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 484-0326
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Contreras Learning Center-school Of Social Justice
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
322 South Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3896
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3896
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
John H. Liechty Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-1200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Contreras Lrng Center-los Angeles Sch Of Global Studies
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
322 Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3850
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 240-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Ednovate - South La College Prep
Charter School
700 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Los Angeles Unified School District Rocp
Vocational School
333 South Beaudry Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3801
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3801
Gr: AE
Rank: n/an/a
Para Los Ninos - Evelyn Thurman Gratts
Charter School
474 South Hartford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Gr: K-2 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
333 South Beaudry Ave. Fl. 17
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-4713
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-4713
90017, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
461 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(310) 221-0430
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
211 S. Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 352-8034
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8
2941 W. 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 920-4388
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
2930 Fletcher Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 739-0560
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5356 S. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(323) 596-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
697 South Burlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 413-4245
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cds Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
10001 Jumilla Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Citylife Downtown Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1501 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-2267
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 989-2267
Gr: 6-7 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Los Angeles Unified Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
333 S. Beaudry Ave. Fl. 18
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3154
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3154
Gr: 7-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
474 S. Hartford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 481-3200
Gr: K-1 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rop Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
333 S. Beaudry Ave. 18th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3162
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 241-3162
Gr: AE
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90017, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90017, CA include N.e.w. Academy Of Science And Arts, School Of Business And Tourism At Contreras Learning Complex and Gratts Learning Academy For Young Scholars (Glays).
How many public schools are located in 90017?
12 public schools are located in 90017.
What percentage of students in 90017 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 90017 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90017?
90017 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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