For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,331 students in La Palma, CA (there are , serving 308 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in La Palma, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in La Palma, CA are Los Coyotes Elementary School, George B. Miller Elementary School and John F. Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Palma, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Palma have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Palma, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Coyotes Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
George B. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7751 Furman Rd.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8281 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #44.
Steve Luther Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4631 La Palma Ave.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-6918
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-6918
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Walker Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8132 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4051
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4051
Grades: 7-8
| 845 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Palma, CA?
The top ranked public schools in La Palma, CA include Los Coyotes Elementary School, George B. Miller Elementary School and John F. Kennedy High School.
How many public schools are located in La Palma?
5 public schools are located in La Palma.
What percentage of students in La Palma go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in La Palma are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Palma?
La Palma public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Palma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Palma include: Steve Luther Elementary School vs. Los Coyotes Elementary School, George B. Miller Elementary School vs. Los Coyotes Elementary School, Los Coyotes Elementary School vs. George B. Miller Elementary School
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