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Best Schools in Los Angeles, California
Compare 563 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
563
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
252,790
Total Students
Across Los Angeles
18.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
563 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)15 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,130 students at Edward R. Roybal Learning Center.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Contreras Lrng Center-Los Angeles Sch Of Global Studies
publichighGrade 9-12
322 Lucas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017
0
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center
publicelementaryK-K2
1017 West 47Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
0
Rating
Students
96
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High
publichighGrade 9-12
1200 Plaza Del Sol, Los Angeles, CA 90033
0
Rating
Students
694
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
School For The Visual Arts And Humanities
publichighGrade 9-12
701 South Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA 90005
0
Rating
Students
512
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community
publichighGrade 9-12
322 Lucas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017
0
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Los Angeles High School Of The Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
701 South Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA 90005
0
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edward R. Roybal Learning Center
publichighGrade 9-12
1200 West Colton St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
0
Rating
Students
1,130
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
New Open World Academy K-12
publichighK-12
3201 West Eighth St., Los Angeles, CA 90010
0
Rating
Students
911
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Young Oak Kim Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
615 South Shatto Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90005
0
Rating
Students
715
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
publichighGrade 9-12
10601 South Grandee Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002
0
Rating
Students
27
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
450 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
0
Rating
Students
1,102
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sal Castro Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1575 West 2Nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
0
Rating
Students
276
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ambassador-Global Leadership
publichighGrade 6-12
701 South Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA 90005
0
Rating
Students
472
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
8919 South Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
0
Rating
Students
669
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ambassador School-Global Education
publicelementaryK-5
3201 West Eighth St., Los Angeles, CA 90005
0
Rating
Students
332
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ucla Community K-12
publichighK-12
700 South Mariposa Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005
0
Rating
Students
887
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Estrella Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
120 East 57Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
0
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Acad At Esteban E. Torres High #2
publichighGrade 9-12
4211 Dozier St., Los Angeles, CA 90063
0
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
publicmiddleK-6
1536 East 89Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
0
Rating
Students
495
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Quincy Jones Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
900 East 33Rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
0
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California is home to 563 schools serving over 252,790 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Los Angeles, California?
There are 563 schools in Los Angeles, serving 252,790 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Los Angeles?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Los Angeles include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Los Angeles?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Los Angeles is 18.6:1.