For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,207 students in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Mar Vista are Grand View Boulevard Elementary School, Mark Twain Middle School and James J. Mcbride Special Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand View Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3951 Grand View Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 390-3618
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 390-3618
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2224 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 305-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #33.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
Venice Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13000 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 577-4200
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 577-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,223 students
Rank: #55.
Beethoven Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3711 Beethoven St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 398-6286
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 398-6286
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Walgrove Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1630 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-7104
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-7104
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12971 Zanja St.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-8775
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-8775
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA include Grand View Boulevard Elementary School, Mark Twain Middle School and James J. Mcbride Special Education Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of Mar Vista, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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