Los Angeles · 90012

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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90012 at a glance

90012 (Los Angeles) has 5 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

3Elementary schools 2High schools

2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

The average only tells part of the story.

Elementary schools

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State avg.
38.9

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3 comparable schools · average 34.8/100 · range 21.2–51.7

High schools

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State avg.
54.0

Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 67.0/100 · range 58.6–75.4

Explore ZIP codes near 90012

ZIP	Area	Ranked schools	Distance
90026	Los Angeles	15	1.6 mi
90031	Los Angeles	15	1.8 mi
90021	Los Angeles	3	1.9 mi
90033	Los Angeles	14	1.9 mi
90017	Los Angeles	9	2.0 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 4 Strong All-Around 1

Patterns worth exploring.

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Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in 90012

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Elementary schools in 90012 · 3 schools

School	Exceeded	Score
Solano Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	32.9%	78th percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
Castelar Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	21.6%	38th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100
Ann Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	2.8%	13th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100

High schools in 90012 · 2 schools

Compare	School	Exceeded	Score
	Downtown Business High Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around	43.7%	93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100
	Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum	18.9%	66th percentile · SolidScope Score 59/100

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Sources & reporting years

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Data limitations

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90012?

This SchoolScope directory lists 5 public schools in 90012 (Los Angeles) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.

Which schools have the highest scores in 90012?

Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Solano Avenue Elementary (52/100). High: Downtown Business High (75/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.

Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?

Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.

Are schools in 90012 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?

No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.

What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?

Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.

Where do these results come from?

The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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