For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,216 students in 90029, CA (there are , serving 266 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 90029, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90029, CA are Rise Kohyang High School, Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet and Stella High Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90029 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90029, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90029, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rise Kohyang High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 South Lafayette Park Pl.,
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 284-2553
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 284-2553
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Fountain Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,594 students
Rank: #33.
Stella High Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8337
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8337
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Valor Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9356 Lemona Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 934-8910
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 934-8910
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
Valor Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8755 Woodman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 217-2733
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 217-2733
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5200 West Virginia Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-7700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-7700
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Rise Kohyang Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8338
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(424) 789-8338
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Valor Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9034 Burnet Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 830-1700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(818) 830-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 512 students
Rank: #99.
Lockwood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Lockwood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 662-2101
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 662-2101
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #1010.
Stella Middle Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 West Mlk Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 406-7155
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 406-7155
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #1111.
Stella Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2636 S. Mansfield Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(213) 340-6700
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(213) 340-6700
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Rank: #1212.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 North Mariposa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 663-2158
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 663-2158
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
4564 West Lexington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-2884
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-2884
Grades: K-2
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Kohyang Elementary School
Charter School
600 South La Fayette Park Pl.,
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(213) 224-8900
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(213) 224-8900
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90029, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90029, CA include Rise Kohyang High School, Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet and Stella High Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 90029?
14 public schools are located in 90029.
What percentage of students in 90029 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 90029 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90029?
90029 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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