For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 845 students in 90021, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90021, CA are Para Los Ninos Charter, Cds Secondary and Ninth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90021 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90021, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90021, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Para Los Ninos Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1617 East Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835 St.anford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2700
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2700
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Para Los Ninos Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
90021, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Para Los Niños Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1617 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90021, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90021, CA include Para Los Ninos Charter, Cds Secondary and Ninth Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90021?
4 public elementary schools are located in 90021.
What is the racial composition of students in 90021?
90021 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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