For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,817 students in 90049, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 3,798 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in 90049, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90049, CA are Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter, Community Magnet Charter Elementary School and Paul Revere Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90049 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90049, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90049, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-5918
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Community Magnet Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11301 Bellagio Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2281
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Allenford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 917-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,715 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Brentwood Science
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
740 Gretna Green Way
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 826-5631
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 826-5631
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90049, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90049, CA include Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter, Community Magnet Charter Elementary School and Paul Revere Charter Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 90049?
4 public schools are located in 90049.
What percentage of students in 90049 go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in 90049 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90049?
90049 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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