Best Public Schools in Zip Code 90045

The 90045 zip code area of Los Angeles is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, a few standouts emerge based on the data provided.

The WISH Community public charter school, serving grades K-8, is a clear top performer, ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong test scores, with 70% or more of students proficient in English Language Arts and 60% or more proficient in Math. Another high-achieving school is Open Charter Magnet, a public charter elementary school (grades K-5) that also ranks in the top 15% of California elementary schools and has impressive test scores, with 70-80% proficiency in English Language Arts and 60% proficiency in Math.

At the high school level, WISH Academy High, a public charter school, stands out with a 96.9% 4-year graduation rate and a 1.6% dropout rate, both significantly better than the WISH Academy High District and Los Angeles Unified averages. Its test scores are also above average, with 62% proficiency in 11th grade English Language Arts.