Elementary Schools in Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles schools average near the state. The 40.3-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
Near Average2024–25 data256 schools · avg 43.1/100
Los Angeles, California has 256 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.1/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Wonderland Avenue Elementary at 91/100, where 72.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Los Angeles schools average 19.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 256 schools, 14 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.0% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
Avg Scope Score
43.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.3
50.7 – 91.0
Schools Ranked
256
With Scope Scores
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 256 | Developing 43.1/100 | 19.7% | -0.6 |
| High | 87 | Developing 48.1/100 | 14.5% | +0.6 |
| Middle | 62 | Developing 37.6/100 | 14.6% | -2.8 |
How Los Angeles schools compare
Los Angeles has 256 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.1/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Wonderland Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 72.7% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in Los Angeles averages 22.0% — above the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%
School archetypes in Los Angeles
22 Strong All-Around14 High Ceiling3 Culture First21 Building Momentum
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
For the data nerds
Every school in Los Angeles
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wonderland Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 72.7% | Strong 91/100 |
| 2 | Third Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 68.3% | Strong 91/100 |
| 3 | Overland Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 70.4% | Strong 90/100 |
| 4 | Roscomare Road Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 62.2% | Strong 85/100 |
| 5 | Clover Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 65.6% | Strong 83/100 |
| 6 | Community Magnet Charter Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 59.6% | Strong 81/100 |
| 7 | Kentwood Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 63.2% | Strong 80/100 |
| 8 | Mar Vista Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 55.0% | Strong 78/100 |
| 9 | Warner Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 58.6% | Strong 78/100 |
| 10 | Franklin Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 56.5% | Strong 78/100 |
| 11 | Castle Heights Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 53.2% | Strong 77/100 |
| 12 | Middle College High Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 42.9% | Strong 77/100 |
| 13 | Downtown Business High Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 43.7% | Strong 77/100 |
| 14 | Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 54.8% | Strong 76/100 |
| 15 | Richland Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 46.2% | Strong 74/100 |
| 16 | Ivanhoe Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 48.7% | Strong 74/100 |
| 17 | Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roos Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 31.7% | Strong 73/100 |
| 18 | Canfield Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 54.1% | Strong 73/100 |
| 19 | L.A. County High School for the Arts Los Angeles County Office of Education Strong All-Around | 35.4% | Strong 72/100 |
| 20 | Westwood Charter Elementary Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling | 51.3% | Strong 72/100 |
| 21 | Iovine and Young Center Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 30.8% | Strong 72/100 |
| 22 | Melrose Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 47.5% | Strong 72/100 |
| 23 | Orthopaedic Hospital Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 24.1% | Strong 71/100 |
| 24 | Eagle Rock Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 49.6% | Solid 69/100 |
| 25 | Open Charter Magnet Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 40.0% | Solid 69/100 |
| 26 | Fairburn Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 55.3% | Solid 69/100 |
| 27 | Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 28.8% | Solid 69/100 |
| 28 | Dahlia Heights Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 48.2% | Solid 68/100 |
| 29 | Short Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 44.5% | Solid 67/100 |
| 30 | King/Drew Medical Magnet High Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 24.4% | Solid 67/100 |
| 31 | John Marshall Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 28.1% | Solid 66/100 |
| 32 | Mt. Washington Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 40.7% | Solid 66/100 |
| 33 | Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 26.8% | Solid 66/100 |
| 34 | Venice Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 27.3% | Solid 66/100 |
| 35 | Delevan Drive Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 45.6% | Solid 65/100 |
| 36 | Eagle Rock High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 21.4% | Solid 65/100 |
| 37 | Paul Revere Charter Middle Los Angeles Unified Solid Base | 42.7% | Solid 64/100 |
| 38 | Richard Riordan Primary Center Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Solid 64/100 |
| 39 | Charles H. Kim Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 40.2% | Solid 64/100 |
| 40 | Hollywood Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 26.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 41 | Hoover Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 42.7% | Solid 63/100 |
| 42 | Social Justice Leadership Academy Magnet at Esteba Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 27.8% | Solid 63/100 |
| 43 | Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 35.2% | Solid 62/100 |
| 44 | Valley View Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 31.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 45 | Abraham Lincoln Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 23.8% | Solid 61/100 |
| 46 | University High School Charter Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 17.3% | Solid 60/100 |
| 47 | Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet El Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 34.4% | Solid 60/100 |
| 48 | Sierra Vista Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 36.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 49 | Multnomah Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 35.3% | Solid 60/100 |
| 50 | Alexander Hamilton Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 17.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 51 | Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 18.9% | Solid 59/100 |
| 52 | Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magne Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 40.5% | Solid 59/100 |
| 53 | Solano Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 32.9% | Solid 59/100 |
| 54 | Woodrow Wilson Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Solid 59/100 |
| 55 | Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 35.1% | Solid 58/100 |
| 56 | Micheltorena Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 37.3% | Solid 58/100 |
| 57 | School for the Visual Arts and Humanities Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 18.6% | Solid 58/100 |
| 58 | Queen Anne Place Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 29.6% | Solid 58/100 |
| 59 | Vernon City Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 37.0% | Solid 57/100 |
| 60 | Washington Irving Middle School Math, Music and En Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 33.6% | Solid 57/100 |
| 61 | James A. Garfield Senior High Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 18.5% | Solid 57/100 |
| 62 | Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 17.9% | Solid 57/100 |
| 63 | Cowan Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 29.8% | Solid 56/100 |
| 64 | Figueroa Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 25.3% | Solid 56/100 |
| 65 | Fairfax Senior High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 17.3% | Solid 56/100 |
| 66 | Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 11.2% | Solid 56/100 |
| 67 | Marvin Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 32.0% | Solid 56/100 |
| 68 | Nava College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.7% | Solid 55/100 |
| 69 | Alexandria Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 29.5% | Solid 55/100 |
| 70 | Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies Magnet Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 28.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 71 | University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 72 | Atwater Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 36.5% | Solid 55/100 |
| 73 | Wilshire Park Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 26.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 74 | Dorris Place Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 28.0% | Solid 54/100 |
| 75 | Mark Twain Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 29.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 76 | John Burroughs Middle Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 28.8% | Solid 54/100 |
| 77 | School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learni Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 24.5% | Solid 53/100 |
| 78 | Grand View Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 34.8% | Solid 53/100 |
| 79 | Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Comm Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 9.7% | Solid 53/100 |
| 80 | Humanitas Academy of Art and Technology at Esteban Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 6.1% | Solid 53/100 |
| 81 | Vermont Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 23.9% | Solid 53/100 |
| 82 | First Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 26.6% | Solid 53/100 |
| 83 | Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 14.3% | Solid 53/100 |
| 84 | San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineer Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 22.1% | Solid 52/100 |
| 85 | Beethoven Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 27.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 86 | Saturn Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 25.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 87 | Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM A Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 17.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 88 | City Terrace Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 27.2% | Solid 52/100 |
| 89 | Jordan High Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 90 | Walgrove Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 27.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 91 | Engineering and Technology Academy at Esteban E. T Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Solid 52/100 |
| 92 | Weigand Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Culture First | 19.3% | Solid 51/100 |
| 93 | Edward R. Roybal Learning Center Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 10.6% | Solid 51/100 |
| 94 | Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 20.2% | Solid 51/100 |
| 95 | Allesandro Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 32.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 96 | Hancock Park Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 37.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 97 | Los Angeles High School of the Arts Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 10.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 98 | Sixty-First Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 18.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 99 | East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy at Esteban E. Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 9.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 100 | Cahuenga Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 31.8% | Solid 51/100 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 368 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Los Angeles
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology
Frequently asked questions
Are the schools in Los Angeles good?
Los Angeles's 256 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.1/100, which is within 0.6 points of the state average. 19.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Los Angeles?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Angeles is Wonderland Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 91/100 and 72.7% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Los Angeles schools compare to the state average?
Los Angeles elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.1/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 19.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.0% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 256 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.
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