For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,050 students in Norwalk, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 848 private students). 93% 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 Julia B. Morrison Elementary School, Studebaker Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary 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 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norwalk, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Julia B. Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13510 S. Maidstone
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3710
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3710
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Studebaker Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Halct. Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7882
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7882
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11224 Bombardier Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-8887
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-8887
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
William W. Orr Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12130 S. Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7988
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7988
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Paddison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12100 Crewe St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7741
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7741
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11000 E. Kenney St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9442
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9442
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #77.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11650 E. Cresson St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-6620
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-6620
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #88.
D. D. Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13421 S. Fairford Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3120
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3120
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #99.
John Dolland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15021 S. Bloomfield Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2560
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2560
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1010.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 56%)
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
| 2,018 students
Rank: #1111.
Loretta Lampton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14716 Elmcroft Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3255
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3255
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1212.
Los Alisos Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14800 S. Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Grades: 6-8
| 1,092 students
Rank: #1313.
Arturo Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11960 E. 162nd St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4315
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4315
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1414.
New River Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13432 S. Halct. Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3770
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3770
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1515.
Corvallis Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11032 E. Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #1616.
Anna M. Glazier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10932 E. Excelsior Dr.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2890
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2890
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1717.
John H. Glenn High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13520 Shoemaker Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #1818.
John H. Nuffer Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14821 S. Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4060
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4060
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1919.
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15121 S. Grayland Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4440
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4440
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #2020.
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13323 S. Goller Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3650
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3650
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #2121.
Nettie L. Waite Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14320 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Grades: 6-8
| 565 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
Norwalk, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12110 E. Walnut St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4490
Grades: K-5
| 318 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 include Julia B. Morrison Elementary School, Studebaker Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norwalk, CA?
22 public schools are located in Norwalk, CA.
What percentage of students in Norwalk, CA go to public school?
93% 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 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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