Schools in 90042 — Los Angeles, California: 13 schools. Average score 3.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
90042 has 13 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 41.8/100 — 3.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 21.1 to 67.5, a 46.4-point spread.
How 90042 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Richard Riordan Primary Center with a Scope Score of 67 and 41.0% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 90042 averages 22.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90042 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90042 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90042 | Los Angeles | 13 | Developing 41.8/100 | — |
| 90041 | Los Angeles | 6 | Solid 55.1/100 | +13.3 |
| 90043 | Los Angeles | 16 | Developing 38.1/100 | -3.7 |
| 90040 | City Of Commerce | 3 | Needs Support 26.4/100 | -15.4 |
| 90044 | Los Angeles | 18 | Developing 38.4/100 | -3.4 |
| 90039 | Los Angeles | 5 | Solid 59.1/100 | +17.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90042
Hidden gems: 6 schools in 90042 are classified as On the Rise (4) or Growth Engine (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 90042
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Riordan Primary Center Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | San Pascual Elementary Science Technology Engineer Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 22.1% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Garvanza Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 22.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Luther Burbank Middle Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 17.6% | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | Arroyo Seco Museum Science Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 22.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 6 | Monte Vista Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 14.0% | Developing 45/100 |
| 7 | Buchanan Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 19.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 8 | Bushnell Way Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 18.0% | Developing 41/100 |
| 9 | Aldama Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 20.1% | Developing 39/100 |
| 10 | Yorkdale Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 15.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 11 | Annandale Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 7.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 12 | Highland Park Continuation Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 13 | Benjamin Franklin Senior High Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 3.5% | Needs Support 21/100 |
Schools in 90042 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology