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Best Schools in Athens, West Athens, CA
Athens, West Athens, CA has 16 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,410 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Athens greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Athens, West Athens, CA
The top high schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
2. Stella High Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
3. Animo South Los Angeles Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animo South Los Angeles Charter District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 617 Students
4. Gardena Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1560 Students
5. George Washington Preparatory High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 744 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athens, West Athens, CA
The top middle schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert E. Peary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
2. Animo Legacy Charter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animo Legacy Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Athens, West Athens, CA
The top elementary schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cimarron Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
2. Century Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 282 Students
3. Purche Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
4. Woodcrest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 595 Students
5. West Athens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
6. St Frances X Cabrini School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Frances X Cabrini School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 226 Students
7. Castle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castle Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 45 Students
8. Moores Day Care Prep School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moores Day Care Prep School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 27 Students
9. Washington Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 141 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, West Athens, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athens, West Athens, CA has a total population of 9,971 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athens, West Athens, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Athens, West Athens, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, West Athens, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, West Athens, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Athens, West Athens, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athens, West Athens, CA
How many schools are in Athens, West Athens, CA?
Athens, West Athens, CA has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,410 students in total.
How do schools in Athens perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Athens score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Athens greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athens?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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