For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,172 students in 90720, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 525 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 90720, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90720, CA 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.
Public schools in zipcode 90720 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90720, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90720, CA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 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 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 550 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 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 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 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
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 | 3,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
90720, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90720, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90720, CA include Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Francis Hopkinson Elementary School and Richard Henry Lee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90720?
8 public schools are located in 90720.
What percentage of students in 90720 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 90720 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90720?
90720 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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