Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA has a total of 3,883 schools including 908 high schools, 522 middle schools and 2,334 elementary schools. A total of 1,954,176 students attend Los Angeles, CA schools. On average, schools in Los Angeles score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Los Angeles meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA has 908 high schools with 665,119 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Los Angeles score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Los Angeles don't meet expectations.
1. California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students
2. Science Academy Stem Magnet
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 467 Students
3. Oxford Academy
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Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1289 Students
4. Troy High
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Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students
5. Fountain Valley High
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Huntington Beach Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3180 Students
6. Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
7. University High
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Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2164 Students
8. Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 481 Students
9. La Mirada High
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Norwalk-la Mirada Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1759 Students
10. Mayfair High
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Bellflower Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2578 Students
Best Middle Schools in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA has 522 middle schools with 360,424 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Los Angeles score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Los Angeles exceed expectations.
1. Carmenita Middle
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 601 Students
2. Tetzlaff (martin B.) Middle
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 534 Students
3. Huntington Middle
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San Marino Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
4. Ross (faye) Middle
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 522 Students
5. Valadez Middle School Academy
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Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
6. Haskell (pliny Fisk) Middle
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 461 Students
7. El Segundo Middle
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El Segundo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
8. Arthur E. Wright Middle
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Las Virgenes Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
9. Rogers Middle
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
10. Intellectual Virtues Academy Of Long Beach
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Intellectual Virtues Academy Of Long Beach District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA has 2,334 elementary schools with 873,708 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Los Angeles score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Los Angeles exceed expectations.
1. Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 569 Students
2. Leal (frank C.) Elementary
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 738 Students
3. Wittmann (helen) Elementary
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 531 Students
4. Cerritos Elementary
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 626 Students
5. Carver Elementary
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San Marino Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
6. Nixon (patricia) Elementary
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 726 Students
7. Stevenson Ranch Elementary
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Newhall • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 746 Students
8. Roy O. Andersen Elementary
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Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 298 Students
9. Valentine Elementary
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San Marino Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
10. Newport Coast Elementary
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Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 456 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Los Angeles, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Los Angeles, CA has a total population of 13,200,998 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 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
28.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Los Angeles, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Los Angeles, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Los Angeles, CA
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