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Best Schools in 90621, CA
90621, CA has 15 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,085 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 90621 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90621, CA
The top high schools in 90621, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunny Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2429 Students
2. Buena Park High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1804 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90621, CA
The top middle schools in 90621, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. D. Russell Parks Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 792 Students
2. Gordon H. Beatty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Park Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
3. Nicolas Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students
4. Buena Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Park Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90621, CA
The top elementary schools in 90621, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunset Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 732 Students
2. Charles G. Emery Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 685 Students
3. Arthur F. Corey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
4. Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
5. Valencia Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 430 Students
6. James A. Whitaker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
7. Carl E. Gilbert Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buena Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
8. St Pius V Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Pius V Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 305 Students
9. Limai Montessori Academy - Buena Park
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limai Montessori Academy - Buena Park • Private • Grades KG - 1 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90621, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90621, CA has a total population of 36,436 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90621, 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 90621, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90621, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90621, 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 90621, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90621, CA
How many schools are in 90621, CA?
90621, CA has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,085 students in total.
How do schools in 90621 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 90621 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 90621 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90621?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations