Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary

Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary sits in the heart of South Los Angeles, a dense, historically rich part of the city where longtime residents and newer families are building something together. The school holds its own academically, with math scores especially standing out for an urban elementary in a competitive state like California. Families who value a neighborhood school with real community roots — and who want their kids to grow up in one of L.A.'s most culturally layered corners — will find a lot to appreciate here.