Best Public Schools in Zip Code 90062

This analysis covers five public schools in the Los Angeles 90062 zip code, including three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all serving a community with very high economic need.

For parents, the standout school is Libertas College Preparatory Charter, a middle school whose students perform closest to California averages in English and Math, despite it having the lowest per-student spending in the area. In contrast, the other schools, which are part of the Los Angeles Unified or other districts, have significantly lower test scores even though they generally spend more per student. A notable exception is Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy, the local high school, which reports a perfect graduation rate despite its low test scores.

A major challenge facing every school here is chronic absenteeism, with all rates exceeding the state average; this is likely a key factor affecting overall academic performance. The newer Invictus Leadership Academy shows how performance can vary year-to-year. In summary, while most schools in 90062 face significant hurdles, Libertas Charter demonstrates that strong academic outcomes are achievable within this community.