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Best Schools in 90242, CA
90242, CA has 23 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 23,682 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 90242 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90242, CA
The top high schools in 90242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warren (earl) High
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3437 Students
2. Downey High
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4063 Students
3. Paramount High
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3737 Students
4. Columbus (christopher) High
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students
5. Woodruff Academy
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 17 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90242, CA
The top middle schools in 90242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1327 Students
2. Stauffer (mary R.) Middle
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1332 Students
3. Sussman (edward A.) Middle
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1122 Students
4. Paramount Park Middle
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90242, CA
The top elementary schools in 90242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams (spencer V.) Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 630 Students
2. Imperial Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 585 Students
3. Lewis (ed C.) Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 847 Students
4. Old River Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 657 Students
5. Carpenter (c. C.) Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 522 Students
6. Ward (e. W.) Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
7. Alameda Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 757 Students
8. Gauldin (a.l.) Elementary
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Downey Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
9. Theodore Roosevelt
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 536 Students
10. Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center
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Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 94 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90242, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90242, CA has a total population of 42,724 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90242, 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 90242, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90242, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90242, 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 90242, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90242, CA
How many schools are in 90242, CA?
90242, CA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 23,682 students in total.
How do schools in 90242 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 90242 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 90242 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90242?
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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