For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,725 students in 90638, CA (there are , serving 1,374 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 90638, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90638, CA are Gardenhill Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School and Escalona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 90638 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90638, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90638, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardenhill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14607 East Gardenhill Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15730 Pescados Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Escalona Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15135 Escalona Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
La Mirada High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13520 Adelfa Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #55.
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13900 Estero Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Foster Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13930 East Foster Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
La Pluma Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14420 La Pluma Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12726 Meadowgreen Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #99.
Reginald M. Benton Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15709 East Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #1010.
El Camino High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
90638, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Performance Lrn Center - Cds (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15920 Barbala Rd
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90638, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90638, CA include Gardenhill Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School and Escalona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90638?
10 public schools are located in 90638.
What percentage of students in 90638 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 90638 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90638?
90638 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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