Palms · Los Angeles, California

Living Near Alexander Hamilton High School: Is Palms the Right Fit?

Palms is 1.9 miles from Alexander Hamilton High School — approximately 6 minutes by car. Bryan Marks walks Westside buyers through school proximity, attendance boundaries, and neighborhood tradeoffs before every offer.

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School snapshot

Alexander Hamilton High School

TypePublic High School
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,820 students
GreatSchools Rating7/10
Address2955 Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034

School ratings and enrollment figures are subject to change. Verify current data at greatschools.org.

About Alexander Hamilton High School

Alexander Hamilton High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the greater Los Angeles area. GreatSchools rates it 7/10. Enrollment is approximately 1,820 students.

Families considering Palms often ask Bryan about school proximity and attendance boundaries before making an offer. Boundary lines can shift — always verify the current LAUSD assignment by exact address at lausd.net before closing.

Distance & commute

How far is Palms from Alexander Hamilton High School?

1.9
Miles
Straight-line distance
~6
Min by Car
Estimated drive time
82
Walk Score
Palms

Straight-line distance is 1.9 miles. Estimated drive time is approximately 6 minutes on Los Angeles surface streets during off-peak hours.

Palms has a Walk Score of 82 and a Transit Score of 65. For families who need reliable daily school drop-off, the Westside surface street network is the primary route — the 10 Freeway and Robertson Boulevard are the main east-west arteries from this neighborhood.

Drive time estimates are approximations based on straight-line distance and average Westside surface street speeds. Actual commute times vary significantly with traffic. Test the route at your typical drop-off time before committing to a home.

Neighborhood snapshot

Palms: what families need to know

Median Home Price$1.1M
Walk Score82
Transit Score65
Adjacent NeighborhoodsCheviot Hills, Culver City, Mar Vista, West LA

Family amenities in Palms

  • Palms Park Recreation Center
  • Stoner Recreation Center
  • Palms Branch Library
  • Expo Line access at Palms Station
Bryan's perspective

What I tell buyers asking about Palms and Alexander Hamilton High School

Hamilton High serves Palms directly. The magnet program draws are worth knowing if you're evaluating the LAUSD high school path from this neighborhood.

The school-to-neighborhood fit question is one I get on nearly every transaction in this corridor. If you want a straight answer on whether Palms puts your kids in a realistic path to Alexander Hamilton High School — or what the alternatives look like — that's a 15-minute conversation worth having before you start touring.

Ready to explore Palms?

Whether you are researching school proximity, trying to understand what your budget actually gets near Alexander Hamilton High School, or comparing Palms to adjacent options — Bryan has worked both sides of these transactions and can give you a direct, unfiltered answer.