Best 90270 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,921 students in 90270, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 90270, CA are Maywood Elementary School, Maywood Center For Enriched Studies and Loma Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90270 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90270, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90270, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maywood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Cudahy Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 890-2440
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 King Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 210-1412
Gr: 6-12 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3629 East 58th St.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 582-6153
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5911 Woodlawn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 560-1230
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Fishburn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Fishburn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 560-0878
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
Maywood Academy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6125 Pine Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 838-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90270, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90270, CA include Maywood Elementary School, Maywood Center For Enriched Studies and Loma Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90270?
6 public schools are located in 90270.
What is the racial composition of students in 90270?
90270 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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