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Best 91201 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,228 students in 91201, CA (there are , serving 95 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 91201, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 91201, CA are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Balboa Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91201 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91201, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 91201, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1610 Lake St.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 243-1809
Gr: K-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1844 Bel Aire Dr.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 241-1801
Gr: K-6 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1540 Fifth St.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 243-4279
Gr: K-6 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 91201, CA?
How many public schools are located in 91201?
3 public schools are located in 91201.
What percentage of students in 91201 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 91201 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91201?
91201 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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