Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Primary Center

Tucked into South Los Angeles, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Primary Center serves as a welcoming entry point for the youngest learners in the community, with math scores that outpace a solid majority of California kindergarten programs. Families rooted in this tight-knit neighborhood will appreciate a school named after a prominent local civil rights advocate, giving it a sense of place and purpose that goes beyond the classroom. South LA is a community with deep history and strong neighborhood pride, and for families just starting their school journey here, Bakewell offers a grounded, community-connected start.