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Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best South Los Angeles Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 195 public schools serving 101,553 students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in South Los Angeles are Middle College High School, Orthopaedic Hospital and Matrix For Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Orthopaedic Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 West 23rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 765-2088
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Matrix For Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 East 34th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 897-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
View Park Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4701 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 292-0331
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4610 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
King/drew Medical Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 566-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-3685
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Lashon Academy City
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3109 Sixth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 514-4566
Gr: K-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3939 South Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 929-1046
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Stella High Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8337
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1212.
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10601 South Grandee Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3150 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-9346
Gr: 1-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Global Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 232-9588
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Synergy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 East 33rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1616.
Catch Prep Charter High Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 293-3917
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1717.
Accelerated Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3914 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 846-6694
Gr: K-6 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Animo Inglewood Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3425 West Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Baldwin Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5421 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 937-7223
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2121.
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1321 East 61st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 277-2310
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Animo Jackie Robinson High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Math And Science College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3202 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 821-1393
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11108 Watts Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2478
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Watts Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 West 95th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 754-9900
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #2626.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
151 West 30th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Gr: 6-12 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1425 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6150
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1263 East Firestone Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 582-7247
Gr: K-6 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Thirty-second Street Usc Performing Arts
Alternative School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
822 West 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-0126
Gr: K-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Twenty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2055 West 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 735-0278
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Kipp Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8466 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 750-2279
Gr: K-4 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1771 West 36th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-1178
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Center For Advanced Learning
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4016 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 232-0245
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3535.
Twentieth Street Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1358 East Walnut St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 747-7151
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Middle College High School, Orthopaedic Hospital and Matrix For Success Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
202 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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