For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,909 students in Maywood, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maywood, 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.
Maywood, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maywood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maywood, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maywood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Cudahy Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 890-2440
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 King Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 210-1412
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3629 East 58th St.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 582-6153
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5911 Woodlawn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 560-1230
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Fishburn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 560-0878
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 560-0878
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Maywood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clemente Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
5701 Fishburn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 984-9011
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 984-9011
Gr: K-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kipp Pueblo Unido (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3759 East 57th St.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 364-6537
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 364-6537
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Maywood, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maywood, CA include Maywood Elementary School, Maywood Center For Enriched Studies and Loma Vista Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maywood?
5 public elementary schools are located in Maywood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood?
Maywood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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