Best High Schools in Los Angeles, CA

High schools
602
Students
588,317
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Whitney (gretchen) High

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Abc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1010 Students

2. Science Academy Stem Magnet

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 467 Students

3. Oxford Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1289 Students

4. California Academy Of Mathematics And Science

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students

5. Academy Of The Canyons

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

William S. Hart Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students

6. Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students

7. La Canada High

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

La Canada Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1993 Students

8. Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newport-mesa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students

9. Troy High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students

10. Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 481 Students

Best Middle Schools in Los Angeles, CA

Middle schools
408
Students
286,224
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Huntington Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Marino Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students

2. South Pasadena Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1084 Students

3. Sierra Vista Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1126 Students

4. Ridgecrest Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students

5. Chaparral Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walnut Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1133 Students

6. Arroyo Vista Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students

7. Palos Verdes Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students

8. Rancho San Joaquin Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Irvine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students

9. Fulton (harry C.) Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fountain Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students

10. South Pointe Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walnut Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Los Angeles, CA

Elementary schools
2,424
Students
937,178
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Los Angeles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

2. Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 686 Students

3. Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students

4. Golden Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Placentia-yorba Linda Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 759 Students

5. Wonderland Avenue Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students

6. Third Street Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students

7. Soleado Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

8. Overland Avenue Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students

9. Marengo Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 754 Students

10. Ethan B. Allen Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garden Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 618 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

1,947,943

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

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

D+

28.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,544 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Los Angeles, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Los Angeles, CA

How many schools are in Los Angeles, CA?

Los Angeles, CA has 3,812 public schools: 602 high schools, 408 middle schools and 2,424 elementary schools, serving 1,947,943 students in total.

How do schools in Los Angeles perform on state tests?

On average, 3,812 schools in Los Angeles score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Los Angeles exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Los Angeles, CA

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  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Hollywood, CA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ladera Heights, CA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Florence-Graham, CA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Beverly Hills, CA

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Culver City, CA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Inglewood, CA

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Huntington Park, CA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Westmont, CA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Vernon, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Los Angeles

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
94%
Exceeding
70%
Avg actual scores
33.4%
Avg projected
22.1%

540 of 575 schools in Los Angeles carry a SchoolGrade (35 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

A: 68B: 119C: 180D: 152F: 21

All 575 public schools we grade in Los Angeles. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (65)

Middle and junior high schools (59)

Elementary and primary schools (249)

Other schools and academies (202)

Private schools (171)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Los Angeles (53)