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Schools in 90046 — Los Angeles, California: 90046 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

90046 has 6 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 60.2/100 — 15.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 40.0 to 90.7, a 50.7-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
60.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
50.7
40.0 – 90.7
Avg Exceeded %
34.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 90046 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Wonderland Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 72.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 34.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Schools in 90046 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.9 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 90046 averages 19.2%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 90046 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 90046
90046Los Angeles6Solid
60.2/100
90045Los Angeles10Solid
51.3/100
-8.9
90047Los Angeles15Developing
34.0/100
-26.2
90044Los Angeles18Developing
38.4/100
-21.8
90043Los Angeles16Developing
38.1/100
-22.1
90049Los Angeles4Solid
69.6/100
+9.4

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 90046

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90046 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 90046

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wonderland Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
72.7%Strong
91/100
2Melrose Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
47.5%Strong
71/100
3Gardner Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine
21.7%Solid
56/100
4Larchmont Charter
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
36.0%Solid
52/100
5Fairfax Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.3%Solid
51/100
6Laurel Elementary
Los Angeles Unified On the Rise
11.7%Developing
40/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 90046Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 90046 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 90046

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 90046 (Los Angeles) good?
90046 has 6 ranked schools in Los Angeles, averaging a Scope Score of 60.2/100 — 15.4 points above the state average. 34.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 90046?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 90046 is Wonderland Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 91/100 and 72.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 90046 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 90046 average a Scope Score of 60.2/100 — 15.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 34.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 90046?
Zip code 90046 has 6 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.