Best 90059 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,757 students in 90059, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90059, CA are Ritter Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90059 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90059, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90059, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11108 Watts Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2478
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1425 East 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 898-6150
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Rank: #33.
One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1265 East 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 567-2108
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
603 East 115th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 905-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10915 South Mckinley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 756-9206
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11610 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 754-3121
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Grape Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1940 East 111th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-5941
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #88.
Lovelia P. Flournoy Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 East 111th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-2545
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90059, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90059, CA include Ritter Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90059?
8 public elementary schools are located in 90059.
What is the racial composition of students in 90059?
90059 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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