Best 90230 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,668 students in 90230, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 119 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 90230, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90230, CA are El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90230 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90230, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90230, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Marino Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11450 Port Rd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4241
Gr: K-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10820 Farragut Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4323
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Braddock Drive Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4711 Inglewood Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6707
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12221 Juniette St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Culver City Unified School District Iacademy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4601 Elenda St. Cp Annex
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
El Rincon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11177 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4340
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Culver City High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4401 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Culver City Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4601 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Stoner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11735 Braddock Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-3396
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Learning By Design Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7019 South Van Ness Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 903-5712
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1111.
Culver Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-8886
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90230, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90230, CA include El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90230?
11 public schools are located in 90230.
What percentage of students in 90230 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 90230 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90230?
90230 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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