For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 282 students in 90042, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 90042, CA are Los Angeles College Prep Academy and Academia Avance Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90042 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90042, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90042, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Angeles College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Coleman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 257-1499
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Academia Avance Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 North Avenue 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Grades: 6-12
| 241 students
90042, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Optimist Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6957 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 90042, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 90042, CA include Los Angeles College Prep Academy and Academia Avance Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 90042?
2 public charter schools are located in 90042.
What is the racial composition of students in 90042?
90042 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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