For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 486 students in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA public preschools have a diversity score of 0.28, which is less than the California public preschool average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschool average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Los Angeles, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
8621 South Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Gr: K | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1280 East 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Gr: K | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
310 South La Fayette Park Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Gr: K | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
950 South Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Gr: K | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Los Angeles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cds Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
10001 Jumilla Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 239-5656
Gr: K-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Los Angeles, CA?
4 public preschools are located in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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