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Best Schools in East Los Angeles, CA
East Los Angeles, CA has 62 public schools (17 high, 12 middle, 31 elementary) serving 33,856 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in East Los Angeles greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in East Los Angeles, CA
The top high schools in East Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep
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Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 494 Students
2. Alliance Morgan Mckinzie High
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Alliance Morgan Mckinzie High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 462 Students
3. Schurr High
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2224 Students
4. Woodrow Wilson Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1406 Students
5. James A. Garfield Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2247 Students
6. Soc Just Leadership Acad At Esteban E. Torres High #5
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students
7. Engr And Tech Acad At Esteban E. Torres High #3
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
8. Montebello High
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2054 Students
9. Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
10. E. Los Angeles Renaiss Acad At Esteban E. Torres High #2
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 395 Students
Best Middle Schools in East Los Angeles, CA
The top middle schools in East Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macy Intermediate
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
2. El Sereno Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students
3. Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
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Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
4. Kipp Academy Of Innovation
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Kipp Academy Of Innovation District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 459 Students
5. Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8
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Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
6. Griffith Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1189 Students
7. Eastmont Intermediate
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
8. Belvedere Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
9. Kipp Sol Academy
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Kipp Sol Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 494 Students
10. Robert Louis Stevenson College And Career Preparatory
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 876 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East Los Angeles, CA
The top elementary schools in East Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. City Terrace Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
2. Kipp Raices Academy
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Kipp Raices Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 561 Students
3. Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
4. Kipp Iluminar Academy
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Kipp Iluminar Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 560 Students
5. Brooklyn Avenue
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 465 Students
6. Bella Vista Elementary
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
7. Robert Hill Lane Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 282 Students
8. Ford Boulevard Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 841 Students
9. Murchison Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 361 Students
10. Humphreys Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in East Los Angeles, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
East Los Angeles, CA has a total population of 116,285 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 55%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in East Los Angeles, 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 East Los Angeles, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Los Angeles, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Los Angeles, 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 East Los Angeles, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in East Los Angeles, CA
How many schools are in East Los Angeles, CA?
East Los Angeles, CA has 62 public schools: 17 high schools, 12 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 33,856 students in total.
How do schools in East Los Angeles perform on state tests?
On average, 62 schools in East Los Angeles score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in East Los Angeles greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Los Angeles?
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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