For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,561 students in La Mirada, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,618 private students). 77% 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 La Mirada High School, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle 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 75% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in La Mirada have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best La Mirada, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Mirada High School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13520 Adelfa Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: n/an/a
13900 Estero Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: n/an/a
15730 Pescados Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
15135 Escalona Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
13930 E. Foster Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
14607 E. Gardenhill Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
Grades: K-5
| 690 students
Rank: n/an/a
12726 Meadowgreen Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
14420 La Pluma Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
15709 E. Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 531 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 La Mirada High School, Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School and Eastwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Mirada, CA?
9 public schools are located in La Mirada, CA.
What percentage of students in La Mirada, CA go to public school?
77% 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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