For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,084 students in 90403, CA (there are , serving 1,548 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 90403, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90403, CA are Franklin Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90403 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90403, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90403, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-2814
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-2814
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-0941
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-0941
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 California Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90403, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90403, CA include Franklin Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 90403?
3 public schools are located in 90403.
What percentage of students in 90403 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 90403 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90403?
90403 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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