Ninth Street Elementary

Ninth Street Elementary sits in the heart of downtown LA's Fashion District, a neighborhood that's more industrial hustle than quiet suburb — and the school reflects that urban energy. Families who choose to put down roots in this dense, fast-moving corner of Los Angeles will find a school that serves a community working hard to grow, though academics here are still a work in progress compared to other options in the district. It may appeal most to families deeply embedded in the surrounding neighborhood who are looking for a local option close to home.