For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,282 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown Los Angeles are Downtown Business High School, Para Los Ninos Charter and Synergy Kinetic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downtown Business High School
Alternative School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 West Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-0371
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Para Los Ninos Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1617 East Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-6605
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Synergy Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 East Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 846-2225
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Rank: #44.
Ednovate - Brio College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Figueroa St. Ste. 10
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(323) 446-2570
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(323) 446-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 North Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 217-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,139 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cds Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 239-5656
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Metropolitan Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
727 South Wilson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 623-4272
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 East Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 846-2200
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 846-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Ninth Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835 St.anford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2700
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2700
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Para Los Ninos Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
835 Stanford Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 896-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Tri-c Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St. Second Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 East 14th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 745-1901
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Ednovate - South La College Prep
Charter School
700 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 377-9377
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA include Downtown Business High School, Para Los Ninos Charter and Synergy Kinetic Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
13 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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