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

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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)2 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 551 students at L.A. County High School For The Arts.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Winter Gardens Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1277 South Clela Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022

L.A. County High School For The Arts

publichighGrade 9-12

5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032

Ednovate - Encore Arts And Media College Prep

publichighGrade 9-12

4545 Dozier St., Los Angeles, CA 90022

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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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