For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 282 students in 90042, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90042, CA are Los Angeles College Prep Academy and Academia Avance Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90042 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90042, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90042, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Coleman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Academia Avance Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 North Avenue 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Gr: 6-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
90042, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Optimist Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6957 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 90042, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90042, CA include Los Angeles College Prep Academy and Academia Avance Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 90042?
2 public charter schools are located in 90042.
What is the racial composition of students in 90042?
90042 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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