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)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)18 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 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 773 students at Florence Nightingale Middle.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 15:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Main Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

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

Malabar Street Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

3200 East Malabar St., Los Angeles, CA 90063

Manchester Avenue Elementary

publicmiddleGrade 1-6

661 West 87Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044

Marianna Avenue Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

4215 East Gleason St., Los Angeles, CA 90063

3330 Granville Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066

Manhattan Place Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1850 West 96Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90047

Charles W. Barrett Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

419 West 98Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

Murchison Street Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1501 Murchison St., Los Angeles, CA 90033

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5929 South Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044

Multnomah Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2101 North Indiana Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032

Nevin Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1569 East 32Nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

9900 South Wadsworth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002

Florence Nightingale Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3311 North Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90065

Harris Newmark Continuation

publichighGrade 9-12

1575 West Second St., Los Angeles, CA 90026

Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1109 West 96Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90044

Lovelia P. Flournoy Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1630 East 111Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059

Norwood Street Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2020 Oak St., Los Angeles, CA 90007

One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

144 East 118Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90061

Normandie Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4505 South Raymond Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037

Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1963 East 103Rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002

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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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