Top 10 Best La Mirada Public Schools (2021-22)
For the 2021-22 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,591 students in La Mirada, CA. La Mirada has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in La Mirada, CA are Gardenhill Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School and Escalona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Mirada, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in La Mirada have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best La Mirada, CA Public Schools (2021-22)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardenhill Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14607 E. Gardenhill Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
Grades: K-5
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15730 Pescados Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Escalona Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15135 Escalona Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12726 Meadowgreen Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13900 Estero Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #66.
Los Coyotes Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
La Pluma Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14420 La Pluma Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #88.
La Mirada High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13520 Adelfa Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: #99.
Foster Road Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13930 E. Foster Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1010.
Reginald M. Benton Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15709 E. Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
La Mirada, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Performance Lrn Center - Cds (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15920 Barbala Rd
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
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