For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,766 students in Culver City, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,510 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Culver City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Culver City, CA are El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culver City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Culver City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Culver City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Marino Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11450 Port Rd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4241
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4241
Gr: K-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10820 Farragut Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4323
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4323
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Braddock Drive Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4711 Inglewood Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6707
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6707
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12221 Juniette St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Irving Pl.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4338
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4338
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Culver City Unified School District Iacademy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4601 Elenda St. Cp Annex
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
El Rincon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11177 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4340
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4340
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Culver City High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Culver City Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
La Ballona Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10915 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4334
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4334
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Stoner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11735 Braddock Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-3396
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-3396
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Learning By Design Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7019 South Van Ness Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 903-5712
Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 903-5712
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1313.
Culver Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-8886
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-8886
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Culver City, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Culver City, CA include El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Culver City?
13 public schools are located in Culver City.
What percentage of students in Culver City go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Culver City are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Culver City?
Culver City public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Culver City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Culver City include: El Marino Elementary School vs. Farragut Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School vs. El Marino Elementary School, El Rincon Elementary School vs. Farragut Elementary School
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