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Best 90405 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,120 students in 90405, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90405, CA are Grant Elementary School, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) and Will Rogers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90405 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90405, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90405, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2368 Pearl St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7651
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2401 14th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2364
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2425 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2526 Sixth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Gr: K-5
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90405 California

90405, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pbl High School (Closed 2023)
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-8338

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90405, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90405, CA include Grant Elementary School, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) and Will Rogers Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90405?
5 public elementary schools are located in 90405.
What is the racial composition of students in 90405?
90405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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