Florence Avenue Elementary

Florence Avenue Elementary sits in the heart of South Los Angeles, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted in the community and schools serve as real anchors of daily life. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with math scores holding up reasonably well, though science is an area where there's clear room to grow. Families who value a neighborhood school with a strong sense of place — and who are willing to get involved to help push academics forward — will find Florence Avenue to be a genuine part of the fabric of this corner of LA.