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Best Schools in 90240, CA
90240, CA has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 24,359 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 90240 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90240, CA
The top high schools in 90240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Fe High
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Whittier Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1935 Students
2. Warren (earl) High
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3437 Students
3. Downey High
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4063 Students
4. Montebello High
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2054 Students
5. Bell Gardens High
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90240, CA
The top middle schools in 90240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Griffiths (gordon) Middle
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1296 Students
2. Lake Center Middle
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Little Lake City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
3. Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1327 Students
4. La Merced Intermediate
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
5. Suva Intermediate
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 704 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90240, CA
The top elementary schools in 90240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Price (maude) Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 779 Students
2. Unsworth (edith) Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 645 Students
3. Rio Hondo Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 812 Students
4. Rio San Gabriel Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 756 Students
5. Gallatin Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 768 Students
6. Lakeview Elementary
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Little Lake City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students
7. Greenwood Elementary
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 765 Students
8. Suva Elementary
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Montebello Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students
9. Downey Christian School
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Downey Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 95 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90240, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90240, CA has a total population of 26,597 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90240, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 90240, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90240, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90240, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 90240, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90240, CA
How many schools are in 90240, CA?
90240, CA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 24,359 students in total.
How do schools in 90240 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 90240 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 90240 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90240?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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