Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 90255

This analysis examines 14 elementary schools serving grades K-8 in zip code 90255 (Huntington Park, CA), an area where all schools serve high-need communities, with an average of 94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, most schools in the area perform below state averages in English, math, and science, but there is significant variation. KIPP Comienza Community Prep stands out as the highest-ranked school, exceeding the state average in math and science, while Huntington Park Elementary has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. Charter schools like those in the Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District show strong improvement, but traditional Los Angeles Unified schools like Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary are also consistent performers.

Key findings for parents include that science is the weakest subject area across nearly all schools, and per-student spending does not directly correlate with higher test scores, as seen with Pacific Boulevard. Schools like Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy have shown impressive recent growth, demonstrating that strong outcomes are possible within the community. The wide range of performance among schools with similar student demographics suggests that school leadership, culture, and instructional practices are important factors to consider.