For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 11,667 students in 90241, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 689 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 90241, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90241, CA are Woodruff Academy, Downey High School and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90241 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90241, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90241, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Downey High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11040 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Gr: 9-12 | 4,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7530 East Arnett St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Gr: K-3 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9338 Gotham St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Gr: K-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7731 East Muller St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Warren (Earl) High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8141 De Palma St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Gr: 9-12 | 3,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10301 South Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Gr: 6-8 | 1,304 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Columbus (Christopher) High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90241, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90241, CA include Woodruff Academy, Downey High School and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90241?
8 public schools are located in 90241.
What percentage of students in 90241 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 90241 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90241?
90241 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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