Top 10 Best Norwalk Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,371 students in Norwalk, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 834 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Norwalk, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Norwalk, CA are John H. Nuffer Elementary School, John H. Glenn High School and Norwalk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Norwalk, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John H. Nuffer Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14821 S. Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4060
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4060
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
John H. Glenn High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13520 Shoemaker Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,202 students
Rank: #33.
Norwalk High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11356 E. Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3830
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3830
Grades: 9-12
| 1,964 students
Rank: n/an/a
10932 E. Excelsior Dr.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2890
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2890
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: n/an/a
11960 E. 162nd St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4315
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4315
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
12110 E. Walnut St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: n/an/a
11032 E. Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
11650 E. Cresson St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-6620
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-6620
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
13421 S. Fairford Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3120
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3120
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
15121 S. Grayland Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4440
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4440
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
15021 S. Bloomfield Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2560
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2560
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
13510 S. Maidstone
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3710
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3710
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
11224 Bombardier Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-8887
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-8887
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
11000 E. Kenney St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9442
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9442
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
14716 Elmcroft Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3255
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3255
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
14800 S. Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: n/an/a
14320 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
13432 S. Halct. Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3770
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3770
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
12100 Crewe St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7741
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7741
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
14616 Dinard Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4205
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4205
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11800 Halct. Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7882
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7882
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
13323 S. Goller Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3650
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3650
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
12130 S. Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7988
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7988
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Norwalk, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12940 East Foster Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 864-2593
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 864-2593
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
15415 South Pioneer Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-2893
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-2893
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Jack B. Clarke High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13200 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9979
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9979
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Southeast Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
12940 E. Foster Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-1927
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-1927
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norwalk, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Norwalk, CA are John H. Nuffer Elementary School, John H. Glenn High School and Norwalk High School.
How many public schools are located in Norwalk, CA?
23 public schools are located in Norwalk, CA.
What percentage of students in Norwalk, CA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Norwalk, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk, CA?
Norwalk, CA minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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