- Kester Avenue Elementary — Grades K–5 · 886 students
- Carpenter Community Charter — Grades K–5 · 863 students
- Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet — Grades K–5 · 853 students
- Union Avenue Elementary — Grades K–5 · 809 students
- One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary — Grades K–5 · 804 students
- Miles Avenue Elementary — Grades K–5 · 788 students
- Colfax Charter Elementary — Grades K–5 · 774 students
- Kittridge Street Elementary — Grades K–5 · 768 students
- Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability Magnet — Grades K–5 · 755 students
- Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary — Grades K–5 · 745 students
- Vintage Math/Science/Technology Magnet — Grades K–5 · 725 students
- Ford Boulevard Elementary — Grades K–5 · 722 students
- Third Street Elementary — Grades K–5 · 717 students
- Bryson Avenue Elementary — Grades K–5 · 706 students
- Hart Street Elementary — Grades K–5 · 699 students
- San Miguel Elementary — Grades K–5 · 677 students
- Taper Avenue Elementary — Grades K–5 · 672 students
- Denker Avenue Elementary — Grades K–5 · 670 students
- Westwood Charter Elementary — Grades K–5 · 670 students
- Castlebay Lane Charter — Grades K–5 · 666 students
- John B. Monlux Elementary — Grades K–5 · 660 students
- Limerick Avenue Elementary — Grades K–5 · 656 students
- Noble Avenue Elementary — Grades K–5 · 656 students
- Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary — Grades 1–5 · 650 students
- Valerio Street Elementary — Grades K–5 · 645 students
- + 386 more elementary schools
- Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,784 students
- Paul Revere Charter Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,715 students
- George Ellery Hale Charter Academy — Grades 6–8 · 1,693 students
- Walter Reed Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,580 students
- Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet — Grades 6–8 · 1,547 students
- Robert Frost Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,505 students
- Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,461 students
- Stephen M. White Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,423 students
- Richard Henry Dana Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,355 students
- Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,337 students
- John Burroughs Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,302 students
- Southeast Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,215 students
- South Gate Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,192 students
- Louis Armstrong Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,174 students
- James Madison Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,148 students
- Henry T. Gage Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,139 students
- Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet — Grades 6–8 · 1,121 students
- Alexander Fleming Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,110 students
- William Mulholland Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,098 students
- Robert E. Peary Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,082 students
- Palms Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,081 students
- Vista Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,080 students
- Ernest Lawrence Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,076 students
- Griffith Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,070 students
- Chester W. Nimitz Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,057 students
- + 58 more middle schools
- Grover Cleveland Charter High — Grades 9–12 · 2,719 students
- North Hollywood Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 2,444 students
- Phineas Banning Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 2,422 students
- San Pedro Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 2,398 students
- Venice Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 2,293 students
- James A. Garfield Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 2,237 students
- Taft Charter High — Grades 9–12 · 2,221 students
- John F. Kennedy High — Grades 9–12 · 2,152 students
- John H. Francis Polytechnic — Grades 9–12 · 2,124 students
- Bell Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 2,088 students
- Alexander Hamilton Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 2,055 students
- South East High — Grades 9–12 · 1,990 students
- Van Nuys Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,969 students
- James Monroe High — Grades 9–12 · 1,905 students
- John C. Fremont Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,889 students
- John Marshall Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,842 students
- Ulysses S. Grant Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,774 students
- Chatsworth Charter High — Grades 9–12 · 1,743 students
- South Gate Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,681 students
- Theodore Roosevelt Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,678 students
- San Fernando Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,608 students
- Santee Education Complex — Grades 9–12 · 1,582 students
- Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,549 students
- Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High — Grades 9–12 · 1,497 students
- Fairfax Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,495 students
- + 122 more high schools
- Eagle Rock High — Grades 7–12 · 2,031 students
- Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies — Grades 4–12 · 1,712 students
- Foshay Learning Center — Grades K–12 · 1,530 students
- Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies — Grades 6–12 · 1,357 students
- Reseda Charter High — Grades 6–12 · 1,339 students
- Porter Ranch Community — Grades K–8 · 1,312 students
- Benjamin Franklin Senior High — Grades 6–12 · 1,284 students
- Sun Valley Magnet — Grades 6–12 · 1,272 students
- Elizabeth Learning Center — Grades K–12 · 1,257 students
- Robert Fulton College Preparatory — Grades 6–12 · 1,229 students
- Harry Bridges Span — Grades K–8 · 1,171 students
- Maywood Center for Enriched Studies — Grades 6–12 · 1,093 students
- City of Angels — Grades K–12 · 1,058 students
- Ellen Ochoa Learning Center — Grades K–8 · 1,052 students
- New Open World Academy K-12 — Grades K–12 · 911 students
- UCLA Community K-12 — Grades K–12 · 887 students
- Virtual Academy of the Arts & Entertainment — Grades K–12 · 878 students
- International Studies Lrng Center at Legacy High Sch Complex — Grades 6–12 · 867 students
- Sylmar Leadership Academy — Grades K–8 · 850 students
- Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts — Grades K–12 · 842 students
- South Park Elementary — Grades K–6 · 825 students
- Virtual Academy STEAM — Grades K–12 · 816 students
- Ninety-Third Street Elementary — Grades K–6 · 772 students
- Computer Science Virtual Academy — Grades K–12 · 765 students
- Eagle Rock Elementary — Grades K–6 · 755 students
- + 117 more other schools
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| Metric | Los Angeles Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 785 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Los Angeles Unified School District
Families searching for schools in Los Angeles, California (ZIP 90717) are zoned to Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles County. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of California districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Kindergarten – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Los Angeles Unified School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $15,700 per year, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With multiple schools, Los Angeles Unified School District operates as a district of unknown size serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. Contact Los Angeles Unified School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Los Angeles Unified School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Los Angeles Unified School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 90717
Children in zip code 90717 are assigned to Los Angeles Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 90717, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Los Angeles Unified School District at (213)241-1000 or visit www.lausd.net. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Los Angeles
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Los Angeles Unified School District serves zip code 90717, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 90717 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Los Angeles Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 90717.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Los Angeles Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 90717 data.