Multnomah Street Elementary

Tucked into the El Sereno neighborhood on the east side of Los Angeles, Multnomah Street Elementary sits in one of the city's more quietly underrated communities — a working-class area with deep roots and a strong sense of local pride. The school performs solidly across the board, with particularly strong English scores that put it well ahead of most schools in the district, making it a genuinely good option for families who care about literacy and academic fundamentals. Families drawn to a tight-knit neighborhood school with real academic momentum, rather than the flashier options farther west, will find a lot to like here.