For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,760 students in La Mirada, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,607 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in La Mirada, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in La Mirada, CA are Gardenhill Elementary School, Escalona Elementary School and Eastwood 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 38% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Mirada have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Mirada, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardenhill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
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
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Escalona Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15135 Escalona Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
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
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
La Mirada High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13520 Adelfa Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,833 students
Rank: #55.
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13900 Estero Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Foster Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13930 E. Foster Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
La Pluma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14420 La Pluma Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #88.
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12726 Meadowgreen Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Reginald M. Benton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15709 E. Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1010.
El Camino High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2700
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
La Mirada, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Grades: 6-8
| 371 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Mirada, CA?
The top ranked public schools in La Mirada, CA include Gardenhill Elementary School, Escalona Elementary School and Eastwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Mirada, CA?
10 public schools are located in La Mirada, CA.
What percentage of students in La Mirada, CA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in La Mirada, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Mirada, CA?
La Mirada, CA public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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