Griffin Avenue Elementary

Griffin Avenue Elementary sits in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood, one of LA's older, tight-knit communities just northeast of Downtown, where tree-lined streets and a strong sense of local pride define the area. The school's math and English scores land around the middle of the pack statewide, but the science program is genuinely a standout — ranking in the 9th percentile puts it well ahead of most schools in California, which is worth paying attention to for families with kids who are naturally curious or hands-on learners. It's a neighborhood school in the truest sense, drawing from a community that values roots and belonging, and families who want that grounded, local feel alongside a science program that punches above its weight will find a lot to like here.