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Best Los Angeles County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 1670 public elementary schools serving 875,084 students in Los Angeles County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Los Angeles County, CA are Science Academy Stem Magnet, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School and Overland Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Angeles County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Los Angeles County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Los Angeles County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Gr: 1-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Meadows Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Palm Crest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5025 Palm Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8360
Gr: K-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3100 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
Gr: K-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Stevenson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
25820 North Carroll Ln.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 291-4070
Gr: K-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Walteria Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Clover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2620 Orange Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
Gr: K-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1650 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Gr: K-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Lanai Road Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4241 Lanai Rd.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Silver Spur Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Soleado Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
27800 Longhill Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6854
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Marengo Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Welby Way Charter Elementary School And Gifted-high Ability Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23456 Welby Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-1975
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Fairburn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1403 Fairburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 470-1344
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Naples Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5537 The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
455 24th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2626.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Gr: K-6 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Third Street Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 South June St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 939-8337
Gr: K-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 South Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Montemalaga Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1121 Via Nogales
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4540 Encinas Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8350
Gr: K-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Warner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
615 Holmby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 475-5893
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3333.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Pacific Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3434.
Hermosa View Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Prospect Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(424) 333-9960
Gr: K-1 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Maryland Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Los Angeles County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Los Angeles County, CA include Science Academy Stem Magnet, Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School and Overland Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Los Angeles County?
1,691 public elementary schools are located in Los Angeles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Los Angeles County are often viewed compared to one another?

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