Top 10 Best Downey Public Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 21,681 students in Downey, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,659 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Downey, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Downey, CA are Kirby Dorothy Camp, Rockey Glenn Camp and Afflerbaugh-paige Camp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downey, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Downey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Downey, CA Public Schools (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kirby Dorothy Camp
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 S. Mcdonnell Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rockey Glenn Camp
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 N. Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Afflerbaugh-paige Camp
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6621 N. Stephens Ranch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Road To Success At Campus Kilpatrick
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
427 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Central Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 E.lake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nidorf Barry J.
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Grades: 6-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
8613 E. Alameda St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3589
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: n/an/a
9439 E. Foster Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588
Grades: K-2
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus (Christopher) High School
Alternative School
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 10-12
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
10301 S. Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Grades: 6-8
| 1,341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Downey High School
11040 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Grades: 9-12
| 4,314 students
Rank: n/an/a
9513 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
9724 Spry St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3582
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
9633 Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,301 students
Rank: n/an/a
8133 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3578
Grades: K-3
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
13220 S. Bellflower Blvd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3590
Grades: K-5
| 755 students
Rank: n/an/a
Los Angeles County Rop
Vocational School
9300 Imperial Hwy. Clark Bldg.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6850
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
11995 Old River Sch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3561
Grades: 4-5
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center
Alternative School
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Grades: 7-10
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
9525 S. Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: n/an/a
7731 E. Muller St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Grades: K-5
| 745 students
Rank: n/an/a
9338 Gotham St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: n/an/a
11985 Old River Sch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Grades: 6-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: n/an/a
12500 Birchdale Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Grades: 6-8
| 1,123 students
Rank: n/an/a
9001 Lindsey Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: n/an/a
8851 E. Adoree St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3591
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
8141 De Palma St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Grades: 9-12
| 3,451 students
Rank: n/an/a
7530 E. Arnett St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Grades: K-3
| 614 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Downey, California

Downey, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
1301 N. Las Virgenes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 222-1130
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
9300 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
Grades: K-12
| 208 students
7285 E. Quill Dr.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
42230 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1351
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
433 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-5938
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
42220 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1314
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
4900 Serrania Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 340-6305
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
11600 Eldrige Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 897-6213
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
P.o. Box 7017
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 940-4211
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
28700 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-8444
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
28750 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-5957
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Downey, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Downey, CA include Kirby Dorothy Camp, Rockey Glenn Camp and Afflerbaugh-paige Camp.
How many public schools are located in Downey, CA?
29 public schools are located in Downey, CA.
What percentage of students in Downey, CA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Downey, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Downey, CA?
Downey, CA public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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