For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,772 students in 90621, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90621, CA are Charles G. Emery Elementary School, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 90621 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90621, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90621, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Gordon H. Beatty Middle School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Carl E. Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
James A. Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Montana St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 521-9770
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
90621, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-9381
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90621, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90621, CA include Charles G. Emery Elementary School, Gordon H. Beatty Middle School and Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90621?
5 public elementary schools are located in 90621.
What is the racial composition of students in 90621?
90621 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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