For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,498 students in 90621, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 436 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 90621, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90621, CA are Charles G. Emery Elementary School, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School and Buena Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90621 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90621, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90621, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8600 Somerset St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134
Gr: K-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Buena Park High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8833 Academy Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 992-8601
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 992-8601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,726 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Stanton Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-8568
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-8568
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7255 Eighth St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7281
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7281
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
James A. Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Montana St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
90621, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90621, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90621, CA include Charles G. Emery Elementary School, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School and Buena Park High School.
How many public schools are located in 90621?
6 public schools are located in 90621.
What percentage of students in 90621 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 90621 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90621?
90621 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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