Top Rankings
Los Alamitos Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,702 students in Los Alamitos Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Alamitos Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Los Alamitos Unified School District are Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Francis Hopkinson Elementary School and Richard Henry Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Los Alamitos Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
8,702 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Alamitos Unified School District, which is ranked #72 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
12%
% Hispanic
30%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
37%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,853 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,974
$26,022
Spending / Student
$17,853
$22,604
Best Los Alamitos Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12582 Kensington Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11481 Foster Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4540
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4540
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Rossmoor Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3272 Shakespeare Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4520
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4520
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Oak Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10862 Bloomfield St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3300
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3300
Gr: K-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1698 Bolsa Ave.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 799-4560
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 799-4560
Gr: K-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4112 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Gr: 6-8 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Los Alamitos High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
Gr: 9-12 | 2,915 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Alamitos Unified School District?
Los Alamitos Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 8,702 students.
What is the rank of Los Alamitos Unified School District?
Los Alamitos Unified School District is ranked #72 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Alamitos Unified School District?
37% of Los Alamitos Unified School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Alamitos Unified School District?
Los Alamitos Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Alamitos Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,853 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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