For the 2026 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 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9001 Lindsey Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Gr: K-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Price (Maude) Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 South Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Gr: K-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Gallatin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9513 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Gr: K-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9633 Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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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