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Los Angeles · 90042

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

Explore the public schools listed in 90042, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.

Richard Riordan Primary CenterLuther Burbank MiddleSan Pascual Elementary Science Technology EngineerGarvanza ElementaryArroyo Seco Museum ScienceBuchanan Street ElementaryMonte Vista Street ElementaryBushnell Way ElementaryAldama ElementaryYorkdale ElementaryHighland Park ContinuationAnnandale ElementaryBenjamin Franklin Senior High90042N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

90042 at a glance

90042 (Los Angeles) has 13 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

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

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Elementary schools

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10 comparable schools · average 39.1/100 · range 24.5–60.3

Middle schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 33.1/100 · range 17.7–48.4

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No comparable score distribution is available for high.

Explore ZIP codes near 90042

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90041Los Angeles61.4 mi
91030South Pasadena52.2 mi
90032Los Angeles102.6 mi
90031Los Angeles152.9 mi
91205Glendale53.3 mi

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

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Schools in 90042

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Elementary schools in 90042 · 10 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Richard Riordan Primary Center
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
41.0%87th percentile · StrongScope Score 60/100
San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineer
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
22.1%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100
Garvanza Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
22.7%67th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
Arroyo Seco Museum Science
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
22.9%67th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
Buchanan Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.8%53rd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100
Monte Vista Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
14.0%51st percentile · SolidScope Score 36/100

Middle schools in 90042 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Luther Burbank Middle
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
17.6%76th percentile · StrongScope Score 48/100
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
3.5%7th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 18/100

High schools in 90042 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Highland Park Continuation
Los Angeles Unified continuation high school
0.0%66th percentile · SolidWithin its own school classScope Score 27/100
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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 90042?
This SchoolScope directory lists 13 public schools in 90042 (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 90042?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Richard Riordan Primary Center (60/100). Middle: Luther Burbank Middle (48/100). 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 90042 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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