2019 Best Magnet Schools in Los Angeles CountyAbout this List

California Academy of Mathematics & Science

• Long Beach Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 405

Senior: Attending CAMS was one of the best decisions I ever made. From being exposed to a variety of different career paths including engineering, biotechnology, and medical biology, to being exposed to a melting pot of cultures and people, CAMS has definitely impacted my career choice and who I am as a person. The rigorous environment and college - like curriculum have prepared me to attend a four year university and pursue my Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, being surrounded by many like - minded individuals with the same tact and eagerness to learn as myself has allowed me to become more comfortable working in groups, subsequently developing my teamwork and leadership skills. Overall, CAMS, though heavily focused on engineering, is a well rounded school that thoroughly provides you with enough resources, including peer and college aids as well as access to university classes, to receive a quality education.
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• A+

• 683 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Diamond Bar High School

• Walnut Valley Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 708

Senior: It is a really competitive school. I think the academic in dbhs is definitely strong since you can always feel peer pressure pushing you. However, teachers in dbhs are various. I have met some teachers barely teach at all and expect you know everything by yourself. And one of the characteristics I found from dbhs students is that most of them are able to manage this problem well, either do self-study a lot or get tutored. Sometimes it is stressful being in this learning environment. I get upset when I am not able to understand material easily just like other people. I think that having a good attitude is an important key to adapt the school. Also, I still met a lot of great people here!
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• A+

• 3,042 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies

• Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
• 6-12
• 380

Alum: I really enjoyed the teachers there that were well-versed in how they could maximize their teaching for the students. However, like everything else, there are teachers on the "lower bar" whom I wonder how they ever learned their teaching certificates. The school always pushed its students to go beyond in every aspect, one example being the amount of AP classes. Students were recommended to take several after the 9th grade. LACES and its endeavour of excellence is instilled in students who are willing to accept its heavier workload because it is worth it in the end. The school definitely prepares you for college; there is a reason why the school is considered a high performance school with its name up among the elite educators.
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• A+

• 1,654 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Palisades Charter High School

• Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 565

Sophomore: Pretty good from an acedemic, athletics, and safety aspect. Could definitely use improvement in the math program! Also, the administration works hard to be inclusive and proactive, but sometimes their gestures would be better if actual action was taken.
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• A+

• 2,982 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Downtown Magnets High School

• Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 310

Senior: Downtown Magnets High School is a very good academic environment for those who are looking to further their education after high school. It offers different magnets for different career interests which may potentially benefit students in college. However, they lack equipment for the sports teams and even space to practice and play their regular season games. This is because the lack of space on campus. Although their sports may need extra funding, there is a great amount of effort put in by student athletes.
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• A

• 1,034 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frank C. Leal Elementary School

• Abc Unified School District, CA
• K-6
• 5

Niche User: I am currently attending sixth grade here at Leal. I've been here ever since Kindergarten. Ever since, I have made many new friends, met the best teachers, and amazing staff members. Although the current theater teacher and school lunch isn't the best, I am enjoying my last year at Leal so much! Leal is basically my second home, it's filled with new learning journeys and many more.
Read 5 Reviews

• A

• 742 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carver Academy

• Abc Unified School District, CA
• K-6
• 6

• A

• 628 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stowers Elementary School

• Abc Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 654 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sumac L-STEM Elementary

• Las Virgenes Unified School District, CA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 418 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies

• Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
• 4-12
• 340

Senior: SOCES has been in my family for years. My older brother went there 4-12 (Now attends Syracuse University), I've been there from 4-12, and my younger brother will be there 4-12. I can not express how much I love this school. Many kids who attend this school will hold the "why can't I go to a REAL high school" mindset, and verbally express their small annoyances with the school, but this school is actually great. Leadership (ASB) works hard to bring school spirit to the thousands of kids who attend, and the 98% College Attendance rate speaks for itself (We're #1 in LAUSD!). Even though the sports are lower divisions or poorly funded, every football game is excited and action-packed, with a few teams (such as tennis and golf) being division one threats! Academics are outstanding with classes and electives to fit every interest, along with multiple AP classes to study in. I'm glad for what SOCES has taught me, and how much it has prepared me for college. Thank you SOCES!
Read 340 Reviews

• A

• 2,091 Students
• 29:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School

• Glendale Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 172

Senior: Clark Magnet offers an atmosphere like no where else, where all students share a bond through the school's small community. Aside from meeting new people, students have the opportunity to learn from passionate teachers and achieve their highest potential through various extracurricular activities and field trips. The school is even advancing in their AP course choices with new additions yearly. Definitely a choice your student won't regret in the future!
Read 172 Reviews

• A

• 1,105 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Elliott Elementary School

• Abc Unified School District, CA
• K-6
• 4

Alum: Elliott Elementary School is a great school in the Cerritos/ Norwalk area in southern California. The staff and teachers enable students to strive for the best and achieve success in the best way possible. The students are always willing to work hard, no matter how hard learning and school can be.
Read 4 Reviews

• A

• 559 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nixon Academy of Multimedia Arts Production

• Abc Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 804 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Edison Elementary School

• Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A

• 448 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

La Serna High School

• Whittier Union High School District, CA
• 9-12
• 470

Senior: This school is great! The greatest disadvantage is the athletics department. Due to the location of the campus, a football field is not allowed. But if the athletics fields and play areas were improved to the extent the gym was improved, school spirit of the student body would skyrocket. Similarly, more improvements of clubs and academic activities would also benefit the student culture and success, such as more college preparation options to assist in the application process. Overall, La Serna High School is by far one of the best schools in the district and deserves much more attention than received.
Read 470 Reviews

• A

• 2,731 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ernest S. McBride Senior High School

• Long Beach Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 33

Alum: I was actually a member of the first graduating class of McBride High School back in 2017. From my experience at the school, I was very pleased with their "learn by doing" approach to academics, which may have been adopted from Cal Poly Pomona. Although the school was still getting established, the teachers and administrators were caring and passionate about what they do, and it really made a difference in the students' motivation! I left McBride High School grateful for the opportunity to pioneer something new and feeling ready for college!
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• A-

• 732 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gahr High School

• Abc Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 381

Senior: Compared to other high schools in ABC District, Gahr may seem right in the middle, yet choose to attend was the best decision that I have ever made. It is true that Cerritos and Whitney enjoy better academic recognition, but such is due to their student body instead of the quality of their instructors. As long as you are passionate about learning, capable of making good choices, take every single opportunity the school offers, and keep yourself well informed, you will excel here.
Read 381 Reviews

• A-

• 2,019 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bravo Medical Magnet High School

• Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 616

Alum: As a Bravo Alum currently studying Molecular Biology in Harvard, I feel very proud to say that Bravo is probably the most academically challenging and diverse schools in LA. Bravo prepares you for college, thus it is not easy to earn an A here! If you want you student to academically succeed, you should definitely send him/her here, especially if they are interested in the medical pathway. Excellent programs, hard teachers, competitive students!
Read 616 Reviews

• A-

• 1,847 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Burbank Elementary School

• Abc Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A-

• 511 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tetzlaff Academy

• Abc Unified School District, CA
• 7-8
• 13

Middle School Student: In my opinion, Tetzlaff is an amazing school. When I first came, I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect, but now it’s halfway through 7th grade, and I LOVE this school so much! I don’t even want to leave! I have all A-pluses, and the teachers, students, and admins are amazing. I strongly recommend this school to anyone. 💕💕💕💕
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• A-

• 663 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Daniel Pearl Magnet High School

• Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 88

Senior: After going there for four years, Daniel Pearl has been such a good school when it comes to academics because of how small the school is so the class sizes are smaller whic means that you get more of a teachers attention for help. They do need to add a couple of more various clubs but other than that it’s great!
Read 88 Reviews

• A-

• 348 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Quartz Hill High School

• Antelope Valley Union High School District, CA
• 9-12
• 555

Senior: Quartz Hill High School is an amazing place to spend your 4 years of high school studies at. QHHS is welcoming, spirited, friendly, and always ensuring that it’s students are walking about campus with smiles on their faces. I would like QHHS to be more vocal about important events and information. Aside from that, QHHS is the place to be!
Read 555 Reviews

• A-

• 3,032 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John Adams Middle School

• Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, CA
• 6-8

• A-

• 1,065 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John C. Fremont Elementary School

• Glendale Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A-

• 670 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Math, Science, & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School

• Los Angeles Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 47

Sophomore: The school is great! There is lots of stress since it’s a Magnet, but it’s an amazing experience. The school is small which mean she the you can easily communicate with your teachers. You bond with your classmates and it feels like you have a separate family!
Read 47 Reviews

• A-

• 507 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio