Best 90035 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,144 students in 90035, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90035, CA are Canfield Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies and Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90035 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90035, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90035, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canfield Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9233 Airdrome St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 552-2525
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5931 West 18th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 549-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 1,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1661 South Crescent Heights
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 931-2761
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2670 West 11th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(213) 413-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90035, CA?
How many public elementary schools are located in 90035?
4 public elementary schools are located in 90035.
What is the racial composition of students in 90035?
90035 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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