For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,498 students in 90621, CA (there are , serving 436 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 90621, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90621, CA are Charles G. Emery Elementary School, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School and Buena Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90621 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90621, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90621, CA 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8600 Somerset St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-5134
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Buena Park High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8833 Academy Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 992-8601
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 992-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,726 students
Rank: #44.
James A. Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Montana St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7255 Eighth St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7281
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 522-7281
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #66.
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Stanton Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-8568
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-8568
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
90621, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90621, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90621, CA include Charles G. Emery Elementary School, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School and Buena Park High School.
How many public schools are located in 90621?
6 public schools are located in 90621.
What percentage of students in 90621 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 90621 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90621?
90621 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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