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The highest-performing public schools by test proficiency in Los Angeles County, California

Across Los Angeles County, California, 1,608 public schools are ranked here, ranked by composite state-assessment proficiency. Whitney (Gretchen) High leads the list at 98.9%, against a median of 40.8% across the ranked schools.

The table below is sortable and filterable, and the full list downloads as a CSV. Figures come from federal NCES enrollment data and, where applicable, state assessment results for 2024-25.

Schools ranked
1,608
Los Angeles County, California
Top % Proficient
98.9%
Median % Proficient
40.8%
HIGHEST PROFICIENCY · LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
#SchoolCityDistrictLevel% FRLStudents% Proficient
1Whitney (Gretchen) HighCerritos, CAABC UnifiedHigh31.0%1,02498.9%
2California Academy of Mathematics and ScienceCarson, CALong Beach UnifiedHigh37.4%67396.2%
3Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation AcademyWilmington, CALos Angeles UnifiedHigh65.5%45291.3%
4Wonderland Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary26.7%43591.1%
5Cornerstone at Pedregal ElementaryRancho Palos Verdes, CAPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedElementary8.5%41190.2%
6Palm Crest ElementaryLa Canada, CALa Canada UnifiedElementary4.8%64289.8%
7Third Street ElementaryLos Angeles, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary51.2%71789.2%
8Carver ElementarySan Marino, CASan Marino UnifiedElementary10.8%77788.9%
9Overland Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary14.0%48588.8%
10Opal Robinson ElementaryManhattan Beach, CAManhattan Beach UnifiedElementary4.3%30388.5%
11Valentine ElementarySan Marino, CASan Marino UnifiedElementary11.3%71188.4%
12Marengo ElementarySouth Pasadena, CASouth Pasadena UnifiedElementary12.6%78388.4%
13Monte Vista ElementaryLa Crescenta, CAGlendale UnifiedElementary32.0%72187.7%
14Soleado ElementaryRancho Palos Verdes, CAPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedElementary13.3%44387.4%
15Silver Spur ElementaryRancho Palos Verdes, CAPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedElementary3.7%54087.2%
16Aurelia Pennekamp ElementaryManhattan Beach, CAManhattan Beach UnifiedElementary4.9%46987.0%
17La Canada HighLa Canada, CALa Canada UnifiedHigh4.7%1,98986.3%
18Pacific ElementaryManhattan Beach, CAManhattan Beach UnifiedElementary4.3%51086.3%
19Stevenson Ranch ElementaryStevenson Ranch, CANewhallElementary21.9%76486.2%
20San Marino HighSan Marino, CASan Marino UnifiedHigh11.5%88686.0%
21Meadows Avenue ElementaryManhattan Beach, CAManhattan Beach UnifiedElementary6.4%40785.7%
22Eunice Sato Academy of Math & ScienceLong Beach, CALong Beach UnifiedHigh26.8%55285.5%
23Clover Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary40.6%46885.3%
24Huntington MiddleSan Marino, CASan Marino UnifiedMiddle14.4%70985.0%
25Roscomare Road ElementaryLos Angeles, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary11.0%43884.7%
26Rancho Vista ElementaryRolling Hills Estates, CAPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedElementary14.0%32984.4%
27La Canada ElementaryLa Canada, CALa Canada UnifiedElementary6.8%63384.3%
28Montemalaga ElementaryPalos Verdes Estates, CAPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedElementary5.5%41684.1%
29Grand View ElementaryManhattan Beach, CAManhattan Beach UnifiedElementary2.0%55084.0%
30Leal (Frank C.) ElementaryCerritos, CAABC UnifiedElementary35.1%77483.9%
31Paradise Canyon ElementaryLa Canada, CALa Canada UnifiedElementary4.8%71583.8%
32Franklin ElementarySanta Monica, CASanta Monica-Malibu UnifiedElementary13.1%59783.6%
33Canyon Charter ElementarySanta Monica, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary15.6%39183.6%
34Maple Hill ElementaryDiamond Bar, CAWalnut Valley UnifiedElementary27.3%55683.2%
35Wittmann (Helen) ElementaryCerritos, CAABC UnifiedElementary37.3%56182.9%
36Community Magnet Charter ElementaryLos Angeles, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary25.2%42582.7%
37Carpenter Community CharterStudio City, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary13.2%86382.6%
38Cerritos ElementaryCerritos, CAABC UnifiedElementary35.6%61282.5%
39Birney ElementaryRedondo Beach, CARedondo Beach UnifiedElementary17.6%43282.5%
40Broadway ElementaryVenice, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary25.8%54682.3%
41Warner Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary12.8%54582.2%
42Palisades Charter ElementaryPacific Palisades, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary16.9%40882.2%
43Beckford Charter for Enriched StudiesNorthridge, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary29.9%58882.2%
44Arroyo Vista ElementarySouth Pasadena, CASouth Pasadena UnifiedElementary17.4%66782.1%
45West Creek AcademyValencia, CASaugus UnionElementary20.1%98382.0%
46Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability MagnetWest Hills, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary28.6%75581.9%
47Kenter Canyon Elementary CharterLos Angeles, CALos Angeles UnifiedElementary13.2%45381.8%
48Walteria ElementaryTorrance, CATorrance UnifiedElementary16.8%65081.6%
49Chaparral MiddleDiamond Bar, CAWalnut Valley UnifiedMiddle24.6%1,34981.2%
50Vista Grande ElementaryRancho Palos Verdes, CAPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedElementary11.0%35581.1%
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