Top 5 Best 90621 California Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,804 students in 90621, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90621, CA are Charles G. Emery Elementary School, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School and James A. Whitaker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90621 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90621, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90621, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8600 Somerset St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
James A. Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Montana St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7255 Eighth St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7281
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Stanton Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-8568
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90621 California

90621, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Grades: K-8
| 94 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90621, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90621, CA include Charles G. Emery Elementary School, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School and James A. Whitaker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90621, CA?
5 public elementary schools are located in 90621, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 90621, CA?
90621, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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