For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 51 students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Downey, CA.
The top-ranked public school in South Montebello is Kirby Dorothy Camp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Montebello, Downey, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Downey, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirby Dorothy Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Mcdonnell Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Downey, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Downey, CA include Kirby Dorothy Camp.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Downey?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Downey.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Downey?
the neighborhood of South Montebello, Downey public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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