Use my locationShowing schools within 10 miles of Playa Vista. Distances are measured from the middle of the schools in Playa Vista.

Playa Vista

22 scored schools near Playa Vista

Each school level has its own list. Scores use California’s state tests (CAASPP), 2025–26 elementary and middle; 2024–25 high school.

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25 magnets and schools of choice. You apply through the district, not the school. On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026.

Elementary

Which elementary schools are near Playa Vista?

15 scored elementary schools are within 10 miles of Playa Vista. The closest is Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet, 0.7 miles away.

AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
  1. Distance 0.7mi

    Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    67% below the standard

    Scope Score 74Developing · 41st percentile

  2. Distance 1.0mi

    Paseo del Rey Elementary

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    51% below the standard

    Scope Score 78Solid · 64th percentile

  3. Distance 2.4mi

    Westside Global Awareness MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    41% below the standard

    Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile

  4. Distance 4.1mi

    Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

    Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    39% below the standard

    Scope Score 85Strong · 86th percentile

  5. Distance 4.4mi

    Windsor Hills Math Science

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    74% below the standard

    Scope Score 71Needs Support · 22nd percentile

  6. Distance 5.8mi

    Computer Science Virtual Academy

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    72% below the standard

    Scope Score 71Developing · 25th percentile

  7. Distance 6.2mi

    Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    63% below the standard

    Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile

  8. Distance 6.4mi

    Brentwood Science

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    49% below the standard

    Scope Score 82Strong · 79th percentile

  9. Distance 6.7mi

    Tom Bradley Global Awareness MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    60% below the standard

    Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile

  10. Distance 6.9mi

    Western Avenue Technology MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    75% below the standard

    Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile

  11. Distance 7.0mi

    Carthay Elementary Of Environmental Studies MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    45% below the standard

    Scope Score 83Strong · 82nd percentile

  12. Distance 7.5mi

    Mid-City's Prescott School of Enriched Sciences

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 1–5 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    35% below the standard

    Scope Score 84Strong · 84th percentile

  13. Distance 8.4mi

    Rosewood Avenue Elementary School Urban Planning and Urban Design MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    49% below the standard

    Scope Score 79Solid · 68th percentile

  14. Distance 9.0mi

    Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    59% below the standard

    Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile

  15. Distance 9.0mi

    Laurel Elementary

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    61% below the standard

    Scope Score 74Developing · 43rd percentile

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. Distances are straight lines from the middle of the schools in Playa Vista, not driving routes. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), 2025–26.

Middle

Which middle schools are near Playa Vista?

8 scored middle schools are within 10 miles of Playa Vista. The closest is Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet, 1.1 miles away.

AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
  1. Distance 1.1mi

    Orville Wright Engineering and Design MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 6–8 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    69% below the standard

    Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile

  2. Distance 2.4mi

    Westside Global Awareness MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    66% below the standard

    Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile

  3. Distance 4.1mi

    Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

    Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    31% below the standard

    Scope Score 87Strong · 91st percentile

  4. Distance 5.8mi

    Computer Science Virtual Academy

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    57% below the standard

    Scope Score 77Solid · 61st percentile

  5. Distance 6.0mi

    Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 6–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    36% below the standard

    Scope Score 86Strong · 90th percentile

  6. Distance 6.9mi

    Western Avenue Technology MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    67% below the standard

    Scope Score 77Solid · 62nd percentile

  7. Distance 9.0mi

    Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    42% below the standard

    Scope Score 83Strong · 84th percentile

  8. Distance 9.0mi

    Laurel Elementary

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    52% below the standard

    Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. Distances are straight lines from the middle of the schools in Playa Vista, not driving routes. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), 2025–26.

High school

Which high schools are near Playa Vista?

8 scored high schools are within 10 miles of Playa Vista. The closest is WESM Health/Sports Medicine, 0.6 miles away.

ExceededMetBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined

These results are from spring 2025, when the state called its top two levels Exceeded and Met. The state now calls the same levels Advanced and Proficient.

  1. Distance 0.6mi

    WESM Health/Sports Medicine

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    80% below the standard

    Scope Score 72Developing · 32nd percentile

  2. Distance 5.8mi

    Crenshaw Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine MagnetMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    73% below the standard

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 10th percentile

  3. Distance 5.8mi

    Computer Science Virtual Academy

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    70% below the standard

    Scope Score 56Needs Support · bottom 1%

  4. Distance 6.0mi

    Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 6–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    38% below the standard

    Scope Score 87Strong · 90th percentile

  5. Distance 6.1mi

    Centinela Valley Independent Study

    Centinela Valley Union High · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    84% below the standard

    Scope Score 62Needs Support · 3rd percentile

  6. Distance 6.1mi

    Iovine and Young Center

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    33% below the standard

    No score

  7. Distance 9.0mi

    Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    55% below the standard

    Scope Score 84Strong · 83rd percentile

  8. Distance 9.2mi

    University Pathways Medical Magnet AcademyMagnet

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    67% below the standard

    Scope Score 73Developing · 40th percentile

  9. Distance 9.7mi

    Orthopaedic Hospital

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    45% below the standard

    Scope Score 86Strong · 88th percentile

  10. Distance 9.9mi

    Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    50% below the standard

    No score

Continuation and other schools · 1

These schools are listed separately. Some are compared only with California schools of the same kind. Some have no score because students are placed there.

  • Distance 7.7mi

    Youth Opportunities Unlimited

    Los Angeles Unified · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    On-time applications have closed. Late applications open Dec 1, 2026

    75% below the standard

    No score

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. Distances are straight lines from the middle of the schools in Playa Vista, not driving routes. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), 2024–25. High school Scope Scores use spring 2025 tests. They include graduation and college-readiness records, which the state publishes a year after the tests.

Private schools

Which private schools are near Playa Vista?

Private schools don’t take California’s state tests, so there is no state testing data for them. We list them and never score them.

These are the 150 private schools nearest Playa Vista; more are within 10 miles. Source: the federal private-school survey and private schools’ filings with the state. Tuition is the lowest and highest yearly price on the school’s own site, where we have read it.

Districts nearby

Which districts run the schools near Playa Vista?

Your address decides which school your child is assigned to. Ask the district which school serves your address.