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Schools in 90001 — Los Angeles, California

90001 has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.6 — 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.9 to 56.8, a 29.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.8
26.9 – 56.8
Avg Exceeded %
12.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How 90001 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning with a Scope Score of 57 and 17.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 90001 averages 28.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90001 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90001
90001Los Angeles1540.6
90002Los Angeles939.2-1.3
90003Los Angeles1235.4-5.2
90004Los Angeles1152.6+12.1
90005Los Angeles945.0+4.4
90006Los Angeles535.3-5.3

School archetypes in 90001

2 On the Rise1 Culture First12 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90001 are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 90001

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
57Los Angeles17.9%43.0%31.6%0.8%
2Diego Rivera Learning Complex Green Design STEAM A
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
52Los Angeles17.6%36.7%37.8%0.5%
3Communication and Technology at Diego Rivera Learn
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
50Los Angeles14.3%39.8%40.2%0.5%
4Florence Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
49Los Angeles25.7%48.6%23.7%0.3%
5Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
46Los Angeles8.4%26.9%41.6%0.5%
6University Pathways Public Service Academy
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
45Los Angeles6.9%23.6%37.2%1.7%
7Wisdom Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles15.0%37.3%20.0%0.1%
8Lillian Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
39Los Angeles11.0%29.3%12.3%0.2%
9Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math, Science, Technology Ac
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
38Los Angeles16.1%36.9%27.5%0.1%
10Parmelee Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles13.8%33.3%27.3%0.1%
11Russell Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
35Los Angeles15.6%31.9%30.8%0.1%
12Miramonte Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
33Los Angeles5.5%22.5%20.2%0.1%
13Graham Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
30Los Angeles9.0%24.9%20.6%0.1%
14Thomas A. Edison Middle
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
29Los Angeles9.5%25.3%30.8%0.7%
15McKinley Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
27Los Angeles6.9%20.6%30.4%0.1%

Schools in 90001 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90001

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Los Angeles good?
Los Angeles's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.6/100, which is 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). 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 Public Service Community at Diego Rivera Learning with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 17.9% 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 40.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.9 to 56.8, a 29.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 15 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.