For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 929 students in 90716, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 90716, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90716, CA are Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School, Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle School and Hawaiian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90716 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90716, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90716, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22215 Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7855
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7855
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21409 South Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7805
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7805
Gr: 7-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hawaiian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12350 East 226th St.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7865
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7865
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90716, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90716, CA include Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School, Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle School and Hawaiian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90716?
3 public schools are located in 90716.
What percentage of students in 90716 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 90716 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90716?
90716 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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