For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 21,681 students in Downey, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,599 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 Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School, Ward (E. W.) Elementary School and Gallatin Elementary School. 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 Public Schools in Downey, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9001 Lindsey Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Ward (E. W.) Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8851 E. Adoree St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3591
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3591
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Gallatin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9513 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Price (Maude) Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 S. Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kirby Dorothy Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 S. Mcdonnell Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rockey Glenn Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 N. Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #77.
Imperial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8133 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3578
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3578
Grades: K-3
| 497 students
Rank: #88.
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13220 S. Bellflower Blvd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3590
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3590
Grades: K-5
| 755 students
Rank: #99.
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9338 Gotham St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1010.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8613 E. Alameda St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3589
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3589
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #1111.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11995 Old River Sch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3561
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3561
Grades: 4-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1212.
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7530 E. Arnett St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Grades: K-3
| 614 students
Rank: #1313.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1414.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9633 Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,301 students
Rank: #1515.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10301 S. Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Grades: 6-8
| 1,341 students
Rank: #1616.
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9439 E. Foster Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588
Grades: K-2
| 412 students
Rank: #1717.
Downey High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11040 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Grades: 9-12
| 4,314 students
Rank: #1818.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7731 E. Muller St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Grades: K-5
| 745 students
Rank: #1919.
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11985 Old River Sch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Grades: 6-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #2020.
Warren (Earl) High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8141 De Palma St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Grades: 9-12
| 3,451 students
Rank: #2121.
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Birchdale Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Grades: 6-8
| 1,123 students
Rank: #2222.
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9724 Spry St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3582
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3582
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Afflerbaugh-paige Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6621 N. Stephens Ranch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Road To Success At Campus Kilpatrick
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
427 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Central Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E.lake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Nidorf Barry J.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Grades: 6-12
| 99 students
Rank: #2727.
Columbus (Christopher) High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 10-12
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Los Angeles County Rop
Vocational School
9300 Imperial Hwy. Clark Bldg.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6850
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6850
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center
Alternative School
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Grades: 7-10
| 18 students
Downey, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Opportunity Programs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Gonzales David Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1301 N. Las Virgenes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 222-1130
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 222-1130
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Jarvis Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Los Angeles County Special Education (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
9300 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
Grades: K-12
| 208 students
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7285 E. Quill Dr.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Mcnair Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Mendenhall William Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
42230 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1351
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1351
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Miller Fred C. Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
433 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-5938
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-5938
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Munz John Camp High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
42220 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1314
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1314
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Onizuka Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Pacific Lodge Residential Education Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4900 Serrania Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 340-6305
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 340-6305
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Phoenix Academy Residential Education Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
11600 Eldrige Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 897-6213
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 897-6213
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 7017
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Resnik Camp High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 940-4211
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 940-4211
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Scobee Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Scott Joseph Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
28700 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-8444
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-8444
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Scudder Kenyon Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
28750 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-5957
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-5957
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Smith Camp High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
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 Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School, Ward (E. W.) Elementary School and Gallatin Elementary School.
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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