For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,626 students in 90241, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90241, CA are Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center, Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School and Rio San Gabriel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90241 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90241, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90241, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational 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: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7530 East Arnett St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Grades: K-3
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 754 students
Rank: #44.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7731 East Muller St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Grades: K-5
| 859 students
Rank: #55.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 South Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Grades: 6-8
| 1,322 students
90241, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital (Closed 2023)
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 elementary schools in 90241, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90241, CA include Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center, Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School and Rio San Gabriel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90241?
5 public elementary schools are located in 90241.
What is the racial composition of students in 90241?
90241 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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