Best Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA has 2,952 public schools (501 high, 323 middle, 1,839 elementary) serving 1,469,849 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Los Angeles County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
The top high schools in Los Angeles County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitney (gretchen) High
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1010 Students
2. Science Academy Stem Magnet
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 467 Students
3. California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students
4. Academy Of The Canyons
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William S. Hart Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students
5. Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
6. La Canada High
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La Canada Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1993 Students
7. Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 481 Students
8. Palos Verdes Peninsula High
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2290 Students
9. San Marino High
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San Marino Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
10. Anderson W. Clark Magnet High
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Glendale Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
Best Middle Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
The top middle schools in Los Angeles County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Huntington Middle
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San Marino Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
2. South Pasadena Middle
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South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1084 Students
3. Ridgecrest Intermediate
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
4. Chaparral Middle
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Walnut Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1133 Students
5. Palos Verdes Intermediate
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
6. South Pointe Middle
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Walnut Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 879 Students
7. Manhattan Beach Middle
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Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
8. Edward J. Richardson Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
9. Carmenita Middle
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Abc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 601 Students
10. Rosemont Middle
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Glendale Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
The top elementary schools in Los Angeles County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
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Manhattan Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
2. Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 686 Students
3. Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
4. Wonderland Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
5. Third Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
6. Soleado Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
7. Overland Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students
8. Marengo Elementary
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South Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 754 Students
9. Valentine Elementary
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San Marino Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
10. Silver Spur Elementary
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Los Angeles County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Los Angeles County, CA has a total population of 10,014,009 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Los Angeles County, 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 County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Los Angeles County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Los Angeles County, 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 County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Los Angeles County, CA
How many schools are in Los Angeles County, CA?
Los Angeles County, CA has 2,952 public schools: 501 high schools, 323 middle schools and 1,839 elementary schools, serving 1,469,849 students in total.
How do schools in Los Angeles County perform on state tests?
On average, 2,952 schools in Los Angeles County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Los Angeles County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Los Angeles County?
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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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Los Angeles County
131 places in Los Angeles County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (131)
- Los Angeles (497)
- Long Beach (72)
- Lancaster (41)
- Palmdale (41)
- Whittier (40)
- Compton (35)
- Torrance (33)
- Pomona (31)
- North Hollywood (27)
- South Gate (26)
- El Monte (25)
- La Puente (25)
- Inglewood (24)
- Huntington Park (23)
- West Covina (22)
- Downey (21)
- Norwalk (21)
- Carson (20)
- Glendale (20)
- Hawthorne (20)
- Lakewood (20)
- Van Nuys (20)
- Lynwood (19)
- Baldwin Park (18)
- Burbank (18)
- Reseda (18)
- Covina (17)
- Hacienda Heights (17)
- Pasadena (17)
- San Pedro (17)
- Cerritos (15)
- North Hills (15)
- Paramount (15)
- Sylmar (15)
- Azusa (14)
- Gardena (14)
- Rosemead (14)
- Glendora (13)
- Redondo Beach (13)
- Sun Valley (13)
- Alhambra (12)
- Arcadia (12)
- Canoga Park (12)
- Granada Hills (12)
- Lawndale (12)
- Montebello (12)
- Northridge (12)
- Pacoima (12)
- San Fernando (12)
- San Gabriel (12)
- Valencia (12)
- Bellflower (11)
- Canyon Country (11)
- Wilmington (11)
- Claremont (10)
- Culver City (10)
- Diamond Bar (10)
- La Crescenta (10)
- Panorama City (10)
- Pico Rivera (10)
- Rancho Palos Verdes (10)
- Santa Monica (10)
- Woodland Hills (10)
- La Mirada (9)
- Monrovia (9)
- Monterey Park (9)
- San Dimas (9)
- Walnut (9)
- Altadena (8)
- Calabasas (8)
- Chatsworth (8)
- El Segundo (8)
- Temple City (8)
- Bell Gardens (7)
- Bell (7)
- Lennox (7)
- Manhattan Beach (7)
- Newhall (7)
- Rowland Heights (7)
- Santa Clarita (7)
- West Hills (7)
- Castaic (6)
- Maywood (6)
- Artesia (5)
- Cudahy (5)
- Harbor City (5)
- La Verne (5)
- Santa Fe Springs (5)
- Sherman Oaks (5)
- South Pasadena (5)
- Tujunga (5)
- Acton (4)
- Beverly Hills (4)
- Encino (4)
- Littlerock (4)
- Malibu (4)
- Palos Verdes Estates (4)
- San Marino (4)
- Venice (4)
- Duarte (3)
- Hawaiian Gardens (3)
- Lomita (3)
- Pacific Palisades (3)
- Quartz Hill (3)
- Rolling Hills Estates (3)
- South El Monte (3)
- Stevenson Ranch (3)
- Sunland (3)
- Tarzana (3)
- Winnetka (3)
- Hermosa Beach (2)
- Sierra Madre (2)
- Signal Hill (2)
- Valinda (2)
- West Hollywood (2)
- Agoura Hills (1)
- Agua Dulce (1)
- East Los Angeles (1)
- Hollywood Los Angeles (1)
- Lake Hughes (1)
- Leona Valley (1)
- Mar Vista Los Angeles (1)
- Marina Del Rey (1)
- Mission Hills (1)
- Pearblossom (1)
- Rolling Hills (1)
- Silver Lake Los Angeles (1)
- Studio City (1)
- Topanga (1)
- Valley Village (1)
- Watts Los Angeles (1)
School districts (76)
- Los Angeles Unified (776 schools)
- Long Beach Unified (82 schools)
- Pomona Unified (38 schools)
- Compton Unified (35 schools)
- Hacienda la Puente Unified (35 schools)
- Glendale Unified (32 schools)
- Torrance Unified (31 schools)
- ABC Unified (29 schools)
- Montebello Unified (29 schools)
- Palmdale Elementary (29 schools)
- Norwalk-La Mirada Unified (25 schools)
- Lancaster Elementary (23 schools)
- Pasadena Unified (23 schools)
- Downey Unified (22 schools)
- Burbank Unified (20 schools)
- Paramount Unified (19 schools)
- Rowland Unified (19 schools)
- Baldwin Park Unified (18 schools)
- Lynwood Unified (18 schools)
- Alhambra Unified (17 schools)
- Covina-Valley Unified (17 schools)
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified (17 schools)
- Azusa Unified (16 schools)
- Inglewood Unified (16 schools)
- William S. Hart Union High (16 schools)
- Bellflower Unified (15 schools)
- Bonita Unified (15 schools)
- El Monte City (15 schools)
- Las Virgenes Unified (15 schools)
- Santa Monica-Malibu Unified (15 schools)
- Saugus Union (15 schools)
- Walnut Valley Unified (15 schools)
- West Covina Unified (15 schools)
- Antelope Valley Union High (13 schools)
- East Whittier City Elementary (13 schools)
- El Rancho Unified (13 schools)
- Redondo Beach Unified (13 schools)
- Westside Union Elementary (12 schools)
- Arcadia Unified (11 schools)
- Claremont Unified (11 schools)
- Garvey Elementary (11 schools)
- Hawthorne (11 schools)
- Whittier City Elementary (11 schools)
- Charter Oak Unified (10 schools)
- Monrovia Unified (10 schools)
- Newhall (10 schools)
- Glendora Unified (9 schools)
- Little Lake City Elementary (9 schools)
- Sulphur Springs Union (9 schools)
- Lawndale Elementary (8 schools)
- Mountain View Elementary (8 schools)
- San Gabriel Unified (8 schools)
- Temple City Unified (8 schools)
- Bassett Unified (7 schools)
- Culver City Unified (7 schools)
- El Monte Union High (7 schools)
- Manhattan Beach Unified (7 schools)
- Whittier Union High (7 schools)
- Duarte Unified (6 schools)
- Eastside Union Elementary (6 schools)
- Keppel Union Elementary (6 schools)
- Lennox (6 schools)
- Lowell Joint (6 schools)
- South Whittier Elementary (6 schools)
- Beverly Hills Unified (5 schools)
- Centinela Valley Union High (5 schools)
- El Segundo Unified (5 schools)
- Rosemead Elementary (5 schools)
- South Pasadena Unified (5 schools)
- Wiseburn Unified (5 schools)
- Castaic Union (4 schools)
- La Canada Unified (4 schools)
- Los Nietos (4 schools)
- San Marino Unified (4 schools)
- Acton-Agua Dulce Unified (3 schools)
- Los Angeles County Office of Education (3 schools)