For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 11,535 students in 90241, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 718 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 90241, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90241, CA are Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center, Woodruff Academy and Downey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90241 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90241, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 90241, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Grades: 7-10
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Downey High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #44.
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
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: #55.
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9338 Gotham St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #66.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #77.
Warren (Earl) High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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: #88.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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: #99.
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
90241, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90241, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90241, CA include Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center, Woodruff Academy and Downey High School.
How many public schools are located in 90241, CA?
9 public schools are located in 90241, CA.
What percentage of students in 90241, CA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 90241, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90241, CA?
90241, 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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