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Best 90061 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,413 students in 90061, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90061, CA are One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School, One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary School and Samuel Gompers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90061, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 East 122nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
144 East 118th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-1717
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Samuel Gompers Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
234 East 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12714 South Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Avalon Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13940 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 532-8540
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13305 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Barack Obama Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13305 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90061 California

90061, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alain Leroy Locke 3 College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Gr: 8-10 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Sojourner Truth Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
11015 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Vanguard Learning Center (Closed 2018)
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90061, CA?
How many public elementary schools are located in 90061?
7 public elementary schools are located in 90061.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061?
90061 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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