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Best Schools in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA has 46 public schools (9 high, 9 middle, 23 elementary) serving 26,197 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Koreatown greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
The top high schools in Koreatown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Marshall Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1950 Students
2. Central City Value
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Central City Value District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 481 Students
3. School For The Visual Arts And Humanities
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
4. Fairfax Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1632 Students
5. Los Angeles High School Of The Arts
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
6. Ambassador-global Leadership
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 548 Students
7. West Adams Preparatory High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
8. Belmont Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 599 Students
9. Los Angeles Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
Best Middle Schools in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
The top middle schools in Koreatown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Burroughs Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1373 Students
2. Thomas Starr King Middle School Film And Media Magnet
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1722 Students
3. Magnolia Science Academy 6
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Magnolia Science Academy 6 District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 91 Students
4. Virgil Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1017 Students
5. Young Oak Kim Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
6. Berendo Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
7. Joseph Le Conte Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
8. Pio Pico Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
9. Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle
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Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
The top elementary schools in Koreatown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Third Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
2. Hoover Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 591 Students
3. Charles H. Kim Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
4. Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 592 Students
5. Wilshire Park Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
6. Cahuenga Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
7. Alexandria Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
8. Commonwealth Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
9. Frank Del Olmo Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 509 Students
10. Harvard Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA has a total population of 112,867 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Koreatown, 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 Koreatown, 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
52.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Koreatown, 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 Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
How many schools are in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA?
Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA has 46 public schools: 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 26,197 students in total.
How do schools in Koreatown perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Koreatown score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Koreatown greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Koreatown?
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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