Abbott Elementary is primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California. The interior scenes are shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, where the classrooms, hallways, and other school interiors are meticulously recreated on sets. The exterior shots of the school are filmed at Vermont Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles, providing the visual backdrop for the fictional Abbott Elementary School

. Although the show is set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and occasionally films some scenes on location there—such as at the Franklin Institute for a Season 2 episode and a brief three-day shoot in early 2025 to capture authentic Philadelphia landmarks—the majority of production takes place in Los Angeles

. In summary:

• Interior scenes: Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, California
• Exterior school shots: Vermont Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles, California
• Occasional location filming: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (e.g., Franklin Institute)