For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,674 students in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Westchester are Wish Community, Kentwood Elementary School and Open Charter Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wish Community
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-9474
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Rank: #22.
Kentwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8401 Emerson Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-8977
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Cowan Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7615 Cowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-1973
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-1973
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Wish Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7400 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 743-6990
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 743-6990
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8821 Villanova Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-0480
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-0480
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Westport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6011 West 79th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-5611
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-5611
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Katherine Johnson Stem Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Parkhill Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(323) 673-1230
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6550 West 80th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 258-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #1010.
Wesm Health/sports Medicine
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7400 West Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2400
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles, CA include Wish Community, Kentwood Elementary School and Open Charter Magnet.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Westchester, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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