For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,722 students in Santa Fe Springs, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 891 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe Springs, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Santa Fe High School, Lake Center Middle School and Jersey Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe Springs, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Fe Springs have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10400 South Orr And Day Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-8121
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 698-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Center Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10503 South Pioneer Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 868-4977
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 868-4977
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Jersey Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9400 Jersey Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 948-3772
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 948-3772
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11233 East Charlesworth Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 692-0841
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 692-0841
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11500 East Joslin St.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 868-8655
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 868-8655
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA include Santa Fe High School, Lake Center Middle School and Jersey Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Fe Springs?
5 public schools are located in Santa Fe Springs.
What percentage of students in Santa Fe Springs go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Santa Fe Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe Springs?
Santa Fe Springs public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Fe Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Santa Fe Springs include: Jersey Avenue Elementary School vs. Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School, Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School vs. Jersey Avenue Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School vs. Jersey Avenue Elementary School
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