For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,723 students in 90029, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90029, CA are Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet, Valor Academy Elementary School and Kingsley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90029 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90029, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90029, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,594 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
4564 West Lexington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-2884
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 644-2884
Gr: K-2 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90029, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90029, CA include Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet, Valor Academy Elementary School and Kingsley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90029?
11 public elementary schools are located in 90029.
What is the racial composition of students in 90029?
90029 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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