For the 2023 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,942 students in Lynwood, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 434 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lynwood, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lynwood, CA are Pathway Independent Study Elementary School, Vista High School and Soleil Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynwood, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lynwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Lynwood, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pathway Independent Study Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11300 Wright Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vista High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11300 Wright Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Soleil Academy Charter
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Agnes Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(323) 409-0801
Lynwood, CA 90262
(323) 409-0801
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Hosler Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Spruce St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Grades: 7-8
| 529 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Sanborn Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Mlk Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,705 students
Rank: #77.
Lynwood High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4050 E. Imperial Hwy.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Grades: 9-12
| 2,176 students
Rank: #88.
Lynwood Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1466
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1466
Grades: 7-8
| 933 students
Rank: #99.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3593 Mlk Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5900
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5900
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11031 State St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #1111.
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5260 E. Clark St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #1212.
Will Rogers Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11220 Duncan Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Grades: K-6
| 727 students
Rank: #1313.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Agnes St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3898 Abbott Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12315 Thorson Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #1616.
Helen Keller Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Palm Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #1717.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11700 Sch St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #1818.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10835 Mallison Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #1919.
Lugo Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Pendleton Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #2020.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Cedar Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Lynwood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lynwood Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1600
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1458
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1458
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lynwood, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Lynwood, CA include Pathway Independent Study Elementary School, Vista High School and Soleil Academy Charter.
How many public schools are located in Lynwood, CA?
20 public schools are located in Lynwood, CA.
What percentage of students in Lynwood, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lynwood, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lynwood, CA?
Lynwood, CA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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