For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,842 students in 90047, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 600 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 90047, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90047, CA are Middle College High School, Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) and Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90047 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90047, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90047, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Imperial Hwy Bldg. 16
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1541 West 110th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4130
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2112 West 74th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 753-2338
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 753-2338
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Teach Tech Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10616 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0707
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0707
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
La Salle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8715 La Salle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 759-1161
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 759-1161
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
Boys Academic Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1511 West 110th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 820-6231
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 820-6231
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Teach Academy Of Technologies
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10045 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0809
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0809
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0708
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0708
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Horace Mann Ucla Community
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7001 South Saint Andrews Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 541-1900
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 541-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Invictus Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4928 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 792-4403
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 792-4403
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1111.
George Washington Preparatory High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10860 South Denker Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4000
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 418-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Manhattan Place Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 West 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-1308
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-1308
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90047, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90047, CA include Middle College High School, Ellington (Duke) High (continuation School) and Seventy-fourth Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90047?
12 public schools are located in 90047.
What percentage of students in 90047 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 90047 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90047?
90047 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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