For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,732 students in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Jersey Avenue Elementary School, Lake Center Middle School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Fe Springs, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Santa Fe Springs, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jersey Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lake Center Middle School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 East Joslin St.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 868-8655
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 868-8655
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA include Jersey Avenue Elementary School, Lake Center Middle School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Fe Springs?
4 public elementary schools are located in Santa Fe Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe Springs?
Santa Fe Springs 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).
Which public elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs include: Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School vs. Jersey Avenue Elementary School, Jersey Avenue Elementary School vs. Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School vs. Jersey Avenue Elementary School
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