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Best Schools in 90720, CA
90720, CA has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 17,057 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 90720 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90720, CA
The top high schools in 90720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Alamitos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3055 Students
2. Cypress High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2820 Students
3. Millikan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3311 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90720, CA
The top middle schools in 90720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
2. Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1004 Students
3. Lexington Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anaheim Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90720, CA
The top elementary schools in 90720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jack L. Weaver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 630 Students
2. Richard Henry Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 609 Students
3. Newcomb Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 807 Students
4. Rossmoor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
5. Francis Hopkinson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
6. Los Alamitos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 671 Students
7. Frank Vessels Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cypress Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 633 Students
8. Montessori Greenhouse Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Greenhouse Schools • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90720, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90720, CA has a total population of 22,875 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90720, 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 90720, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90720, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90720, 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 90720, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90720, CA
How many schools are in 90720, CA?
90720, CA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 17,057 students in total.
How do schools in 90720 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 90720 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 90720 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90720?
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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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 57%
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