For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,342 students in 90002, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 302 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 90002, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90002, CA are Thomas Riley High School, Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day and Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90002 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90002, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 90002, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Riley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1524 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 563-6692
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10601 South Grandee Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9900 South Wadsworth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-2677
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-2677
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Compton Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 East 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-5767
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-5767
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1536 East 89th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 826-3560
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 826-3560
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Ninety-second Street Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9211 Grape St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-7946
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-7946
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Ninety-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1471 East 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-8871
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-8871
Gr: K-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Weigand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Weigand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-9606
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-9606
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #99.
Kipp Ignite Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9110 South Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 486-6402
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 486-6402
Gr: K-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Edwin Markham Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 East 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Philosophers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1999 East 102nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 584-6664
Gr: 5-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1963 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 569-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 569-8141
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Jordan High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2265 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4100
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90002, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90002, CA include Thomas Riley High School, Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day and Ninety-ninth Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90002?
13 public schools are located in 90002.
What percentage of students in 90002 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 90002 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90002?
90002 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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