For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,208 students in Venice, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 446 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Venice, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Venice, CA are Broadway Elementary School, Coeur D'alene Avenue Elementary School and Westminster Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Venice, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Venice have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Venice, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Coeur D'alene Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 Coeur D'alene Ave.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 821-7813
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 821-7813
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Westminster Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Abbott Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-3041
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-3041
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Venice, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Venice, CA include Broadway Elementary School, Coeur D'alene Avenue Elementary School and Westminster Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Venice?
3 public schools are located in Venice.
What percentage of students in Venice go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Venice are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Venice?
Venice public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Venice are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Venice include: Westminster Avenue Elementary School vs. Broadway Elementary School, Broadway Elementary School vs. Westminster Avenue Elementary School
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