There are numerous websites that allow you to check the quality of local area schools. Many ratings are relatively subjective. However, if one assumes that the motivation to comment would be that the feedback is either very positive or very negative, it’s worth a look when considering to which neighborhood to relocate. West Los Angeles real estate shoppers should note that several area elementary schools have received a rating of “10” on the popular GreatSchools.net web site.
- Clover Avenue Elementary School at 11010 Clover Avenue, 90034 (Palms)
- Fairburn Avenue Elementary School at 1403 Fairburn Avenue, 90024 (Westwood)
- Community Magnet Charter Elementary School at 11301 Bellagio Road, 90049 (Brentwood)
- Kenter Canyon Elementary School at 645 North Kenter Ave, 90049 (Brentwood)
Your West Los Angeles realtor can help you identify school boundaries if they determine whether your child can attend these fine schools. However, in general, West Los Angeles homes are the most affordable in the Palms area, as compared to Westwood or Brentwood. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, West Los Angeles homes in the 90034 zip code can be found from the $400Ks and up. The occasional short sale or foreclosure bargain is possible, but rare.