For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,822 students in 90018, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90018, CA are Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences, Twenty-fourth Street Elementary School and Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90018 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90018, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 90018, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3150 West Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-9346
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-9346
Gr: 1-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Twenty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2055 West 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 735-0278
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 735-0278
Gr: K-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1771 West 36th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-1178
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-1178
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #44.
Carson-gore Academy Of Environmental Studies
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 766-5500
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 766-5500
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3109 Sixth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-9107
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 733-9107
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Foshay Learning Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3751 South Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 373-2700
Gr: K-12 | 1,624 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Crown Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2055 West 24th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 448-9747
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 448-9747
Gr: 5-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
90018, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Public Policy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1701 Browning Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 205-7920
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 205-7920
Gr: 5-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90018, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90018, CA include Mid-city's Prescott School Of Enriched Sciences, Twenty-fourth Street Elementary School and Birdielee V. Bright Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90018?
7 public elementary schools are located in 90018.
What is the racial composition of students in 90018?
90018 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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