For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 990 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Glendale, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown are R. D. White Elementary School and Daily (Allan F.) High (continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Glendale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Glendale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. D. White Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
744 East Doran St.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 241-2164
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 241-2164
Gr: K-5 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Daily (Allan F.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 North Kenwood
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 247-4805
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 247-4805
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Glendale, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Glendale, CA include R. D. White Elementary School and Daily (Allan F.) High (continuation School).
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Glendale?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Glendale?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Glendale public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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