For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,379 students in 90061, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 90061, CA are University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy, One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School and Kipp Compton Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90061, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11227 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E. 122nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-8117
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Compton Community
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 793-4363
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 793-4363
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
One Hundred Eighteenth Street
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 E. 118th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-1717
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 757-1717
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Samuel Gompers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
234 E. 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 241-4000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12714 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 255 students
Rank: #77.
Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #88.
Avalon Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13940 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 532-8540
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 532-8540
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Barack Obama Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14024 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 324-6668
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 324-6668
Grades: 12
| n/a students
90061, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Sojourner Truth Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
11015 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90061, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90061, CA include University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy, One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary School and Kipp Compton Community.
How many public schools are located in 90061?
10 public schools are located in 90061.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061?
90061 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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