What types of schools are available in Los Angeles, California?

Los Angeles, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Los Angeles, California

Q: How many schools are in Los Angeles, California?

There are 563 schools in Los Angeles, California, serving 252,790 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Los Angeles?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Los Angeles, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

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

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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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)5 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 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 1,122 students at Augustus Hawkins High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Humanitas Acad Of Art And Tech At Esteban E. Torres High #4

publichighGrade 9-12

4211 Dozier St., Los Angeles, CA 90063

Dolores Huerta Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

260 East 31St St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

Carson-Gore Academy Of Environmental Studies

publicelementaryK-5

3200 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018

Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy

publichighGrade 6-12

1700 West 46Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90062

Soc Just Leadership Acad At Esteban E. Torres High #5

publichighGrade 9-12

4211 Dozier St., Los Angeles, CA 90063

Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy At Roosevelt High

publichighGrade 9-12

2530 East 4Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90033

Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet

publichighGrade 9-12

4211 Dozier St., Los Angeles, CA 90063

1125 East 74Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90001

Engr And Tech Acad At Esteban E. Torres High #3

publichighGrade 9-12

4211 Dozier St., Los Angeles, CA 90063

Performing Arts Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex

publichighGrade 9-12

6100 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001

Dr. Maya Angelou Community High

publichighGrade 9-12

300 East 53Rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

Sotomayor Arts And Sciences Magnet

publichighGrade 6-12

2050 San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065

Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1420 East Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90011

Communication And Tech At Diego Rivera Lrng Complex

publichighGrade 9-12

6100 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001

Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design Steam Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

6100 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001

Public Service Community At Diego Rivera Learning Complex

publichighGrade 9-12

6100 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001

Augustus Hawkins High

publichighGrade 9-12

825 West 60Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044

Mervyn M. Dymally High

publichighGrade 9-12

8800 South San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy

publicelementaryK-5

1321 East 61St St., Los Angeles, CA 90001

Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4410 Orchard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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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.

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