For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,861 students in 90044, CA (there are , serving 1,173 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 90044, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90044, CA are Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Figueroa Street Elementary School and Gil Garcetti Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90044 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90044, 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 90044, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Figueroa Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 West 111th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-9268
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-9268
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Gil Garcetti Learning Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 West 68th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 753-2133
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 753-2133
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Manchester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
661 West 87th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 778-3472
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 778-3472
Grades: 1-6
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
Raymond Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7511 Raymond Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 759-1183
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 759-1183
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Loren Miller Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 753-4445
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 753-4445
Grades: K-6
| 591 students
Rank: #77.
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Kansas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
West Athens Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 West 119th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-9114
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-9114
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #99.
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 West 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-1466
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-1466
Grades: K-5
| 749 students
Rank: #1010.
Budlong Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5940 South Budlong Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 750-6955
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 750-6955
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1111.
Vox Collegiate Of Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 902-7133
Grades: 6-10
| 216 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 West 109th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-1371
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-1371
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #1313.
Augustus Hawkins High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 West 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #1414.
Gerald A. Lawson Academy Of The Arts Math And Sci
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
929 West 69th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 565-3650
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 565-3650
Grades: K-6
| 491 students
Rank: #1515.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5929 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 565-2200
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 565-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #1616.
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9301 South Hoover St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5400
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
8621 South Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Grades: K
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
860 West 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 779-7550
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 779-7550
Grades: K-2
| 141 students
90044, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
825 W. 60th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 789-1282
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
7019 S. Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-1460
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-1460
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
Crescendo Charter Preparatory Central (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5940 Budlong Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 873-4337
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 873-4337
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Crescendo Charter Preparatory South (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8477 South Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-8477
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-8477
Grades: K-4
| 169 students
Legacy Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
9900 South Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5200
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 242-5200
Grades: 7-10
| 122 students
1020 West 58th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 759-0667
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 759-0667
Grades: K
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90044, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90044, CA include Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Figueroa Street Elementary School and Gil Garcetti Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in 90044?
18 public schools are located in 90044.
What percentage of students in 90044 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 90044 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90044?
90044 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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