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)1 Schools

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

Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 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 2,293 students at Venice Senior High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Virginia Road Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2925 Virginia Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90016

Vernon City Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2360 East Vernon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90058

Vermont Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1435 West 27Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007

View Park Continuation

publichighGrade 9-12

4701 Rodeo Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90016

13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

Van Ness Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

501 North Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004

Valley View Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

6921 Woodrow Wilson Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068

Utah Street Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

255 Gabriel Garcia Marquez St., Los Angeles, CA 90033

University High School Charter

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

11800 Texas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025

Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2807 Stanford Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011

Twentieth Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1358 East Walnut St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-4

2055 West 24Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90018

Union Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

150 South Burlington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Trinity Street Elementary

publicelementaryK2-5

3736 Trinity St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

Sixty-First Street Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

6020 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

Soto Street Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1020 South Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90023

Gil Garcetti Learning Academy

publicmiddleK-6

612 West 68Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044

Sixth Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3109 Sixth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90018

Solano Avenue Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

615 Solano Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012

Sierra Park Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

3170 Budau Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032

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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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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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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