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Schools in 90026 — Los Angeles, California

90026 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.0 — 2.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.9 to 61.6, a 41.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.8
19.9 – 61.6
Avg Exceeded %
15.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
31.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 90026 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet with a Scope Score of 62 and 35.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 90026. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 90026 averages 31.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 90026 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90026
90026Los Angeles1041.0
90025Los Angeles453.0+11.9
90027Los Angeles363.1+22.1
90024Los Angeles365.7+24.7
90028Los Angeles643.8+2.8
90023Los Angeles936.7-4.3

School archetypes in 90026

2 On the Rise8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90026 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 90026

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
62Los Angeles35.2%61.3%19.8%0.1%
2Micheltorena Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
58Los Angeles37.3%60.3%16.0%0.3%
3Edward R. Roybal Learning Center
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
51Los Angeles10.6%34.0%35.0%0.3%
4Mayberry Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
42Los Angeles15.0%36.0%27.1%0.3%
5Rosemont Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
42Los Angeles12.4%33.4%24.8%0.2%
6Sal Castro Middle
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
37Los Angeles9.6%27.3%16.0%0.2%
7Betty Plasencia Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
36Los Angeles12.4%30.4%24.2%0.3%
8Logan Academy of Global Ecology
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
32Los Angeles8.2%30.1%33.7%1.3%
9Belmont Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
30Los Angeles6.5%21.7%39.7%1.4%
10Harris Newmark Continuation
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
20Los Angeles4.3%11.1%77.4%0.8%

Schools in 90026 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 90026

  • 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 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.0/100, which is 2.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.2% 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 Elysian Heights ES Arts Magnet with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 35.2% 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 41.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 31.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.9 to 61.6, a 41.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 10 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.