For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 8,636 students in 90003, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90003, CA are Watts Learning Center, Kipp Empower Academy and Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90003 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90003, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90003, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watts Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 West 95th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 754-9900
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 754-9900
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8466 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 750-2279
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 750-2279
Gr: K-4 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6600 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 753-1589
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 753-1589
Gr: K-6 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8919 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-2960
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-2960
Gr: K-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9719 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #66.
Charles W. Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
419 West 98th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 756-1419
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 756-1419
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Watts Learning Center Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 South San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 565-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Seventy-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 West 75th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 971-8885
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 971-8885
Gr: K-6 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Ninety-third Street Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 East 93rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 754-2869
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 754-2869
Gr: K-6 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Academy Of Opportunity
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8500 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 778-0125
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 778-0125
Gr: 5-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1111.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 West 69th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 541-1800
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 541-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Sixty-first Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6020 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 759-1138
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 759-1138
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8510 Towne Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 753-4591
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 753-4591
Gr: K-6 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
147 East 107th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 756-8137
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 756-8137
Gr: K-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90003, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90003, CA include Watts Learning Center, Kipp Empower Academy and Sixty-sixth Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90003?
14 public elementary schools are located in 90003.
What is the racial composition of students in 90003?
90003 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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