For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,001 students in 90016, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90016, CA are Synergy Charter Academy, Baldwin Hills Elementary School and Marvin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90016 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90016, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90016, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Synergy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 East 33rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 235-7960
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5421 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 937-7223
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 937-7223
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Marvin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 938-3608
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 938-3608
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Virginia Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Virginia Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 735-0570
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 735-0570
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Synergy Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 East Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #66.
New Los Angeles Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1919 South Burnside Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-6400
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
New Los Angeles Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5753 Obama Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 556-9500
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 556-9500
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Cienega Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2611 South Orange Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-1138
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 939-1138
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Coliseum Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Coliseum St.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 294-5244
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 294-5244
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90016, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90016, CA include Synergy Charter Academy, Baldwin Hills Elementary School and Marvin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90016?
9 public elementary schools are located in 90016.
What is the racial composition of students in 90016?
90016 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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