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Paramount Unified School District (2026) - Paramount, CA

Paramount Unified School District

15110 California Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723-4378
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Paramount Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 11,623 students in Paramount Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Paramount Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
20 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
11,623 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
604 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paramount Unified School District, which is ranked #1244 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1136 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
38%
47%
16%
29%
89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
88%
56%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,109 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,120 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$269 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$257 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,109
$20,100
Spending / Student
$22,120
$18,511

Best Paramount Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Unified Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14507 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Wesley Gaines
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7340 East Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8012
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15324 California Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8036
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hollydale
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5511 Century Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Odyssey Stem Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3701 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-6025
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8600 Jefferson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Harry Wirtz Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8535 Contreras St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8068
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Mark Keppel
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6630 East Mark Keppel St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8028
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Howard Tanner
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7210 Rosecrans Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8060
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1010.
Theodore Roosevelt
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13451 Merkel Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8056
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Frank J. Zamboni
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15733 South Orange Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1212.
Leona Jackson
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7220 Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Paramount High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14429 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Gr: 9-12 | 3,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Los Cerritos
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14626 Gundry Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8040
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1515.
Paramount Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14608 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Alondra Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Major Lynn Mokler
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8571 East Flower St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8044
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Captain Raymond Collins
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6125 Coke St.
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 602-8008
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Buena Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3717 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8090
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount Virtual Academy
Alternative School
15110 California Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paramount Unified School District?
Paramount Unified School District manages 20 public schools serving 11,623 students.
What is the rank of Paramount Unified School District?
Paramount Unified School District is ranked #1244 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paramount Unified School District?
88% of Paramount Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paramount Unified School District?
Paramount Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Paramount Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,120 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 11,623 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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