For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 754 students in 90036, CA (there are , serving 2,858 private students). 21% of all K-12 students in 90036, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90036, CA are Hancock Park Elementary School, Wilshire Crest Elementary School and Whitman Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 90036 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90036, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90036, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 South Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-5272
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-5272
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Wilshire Crest Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5241 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 938-5291
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 938-5291
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Whitman Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7795 Rosewood Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-0645
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-0645
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90036, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90036, CA include Hancock Park Elementary School, Wilshire Crest Elementary School and Whitman Continuation.
How many public schools are located in 90036?
3 public schools are located in 90036.
What percentage of students in 90036 go to public school?
21% of all K-12 students in 90036 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90036?
90036 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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