Third Street Elementary

Third Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 691 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. With a composite score of 9.6 out of 10 and academic and growth scores of 10.0 and 9.9 respectively, the school earns an Exceptional rating — a distinction matched by very few schools statewide. The numbers behind that rating are striking.

Third Street ranks #8 out of 9,533 public schools in California, placing it in the top fraction of a percent statewide. Among Los Angeles schools specifically, it ranks #2 out of 563, and it holds the #8 spot among 5,817 California elementary schools. By composite score, it outperforms 100% of California public schools — a level of academic performance that makes it one of the most compelling options for families in the region.

The student-teacher ratio sits at 22.3 students per teacher, typical for a Los Angeles public school of this size. Third Street is a regular public school, meaning no application, lottery, or tuition is required for eligible students. For families zoned to this school or exploring options in the Los Angeles Unified area, Third Street Elementary represents a rare opportunity to access genuinely elite academic performance within the public school system.

The student-teacher ratio at Third Street Elementary is 22.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.