For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,790 students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln Heights are Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation, Griffin Avenue Elementary School and Gates Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3921 Selig Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 223-3258
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Griffin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2025 Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-8131
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-8131
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Gates Street Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 Manitou Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-9574
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-9574
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Alliance Susan And Eric Smidt Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 South Avenue 20
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 352-3206
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 352-3206
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
El Rio Community
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 South Ave. 20
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 366-0166
Grades: K-8
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Ednovate - East College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3825 North Mission Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 285-1441
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 285-1441
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #77.
Albion Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 South Avenue 18
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-3108
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-3108
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
Rank: #88.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 East Avenue 35
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-2665
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 222-2665
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Rank: #99.
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2670 Griffin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(213) 381-8484
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(213) 381-8484
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 East Avenue 33
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 227-7719
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 227-7719
Grades: 6-12
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA include Pueblo De Los Angeles Continuation, Griffin Avenue Elementary School and Gates Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles 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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