Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary

Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary sits in South LA, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted in their communities and schools play a central role in daily life. The school serves kids in a part of the city that doesn't always get the spotlight, and while its test scores sit in the lower quarter statewide, it's the kind of place where involved parents and dedicated teachers can make a real difference for families who are committed to engaging with their child's education. Families drawn to community-centered schools in an urban setting — and willing to be active partners in their kids' learning — will find South LA to be a neighborhood with a lot of heart.