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)7 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 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 887 students at Ucla Community K-12.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Sal Castro Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1575 West 2Nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90026

Ambassador-Global Leadership

publichighGrade 6-12

701 South Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA 90005

Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

8919 South Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

Ambassador School-Global Education

publicelementaryK-5

3201 West Eighth St., Los Angeles, CA 90005

700 South Mariposa Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005

120 East 57Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

E. Los Angeles Renaiss Acad At Esteban E. Torres High #2

publichighGrade 9-12

4211 Dozier St., Los Angeles, CA 90063

Judith F. Baca Arts Academy

publicmiddleK-6

1536 East 89Th St., Los Angeles, CA 90002

Quincy Jones Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

900 East 33Rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

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

Katherine Johnson Stem Academy

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

8701 Parkhill Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045

Horace Mann Ucla Community

publichighGrade 6-12

7001 South Saint Andrews Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90047

University Pathways Public Service Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

1415 Firestone Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90001

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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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