For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,532 students in 90240, CA (there are , serving 196 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 90240, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90240, CA are Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School, Price (Maude) Elementary School and Gallatin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90240 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90240, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90240, CA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9001 Lindsey Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Price (Maude) Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 South Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Grades: K-5
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Gallatin Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9513 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Grades: K-5
| 781 students
Rank: #44.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9633 Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90240, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90240, CA include Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School, Price (Maude) Elementary School and Gallatin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90240?
4 public schools are located in 90240.
What percentage of students in 90240 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 90240 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90240?
90240 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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