For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 6,377 students in 90723, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90723, CA are Wesley Gaines, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90723 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90723, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90723, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wesley Gaines
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7340 East Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8012
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8012
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15324 California Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8036
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8036
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Jefferson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Harry Wirtz Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8535 Contreras St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8068
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8068
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mark Keppel
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6630 East Mark Keppel St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8028
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8028
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Howard Tanner
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7210 Rosecrans Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8060
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8060
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Theodore Roosevelt
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Merkel Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8056
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8056
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Frank J. Zamboni
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15733 South Orange Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Leona Jackson
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7220 Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Los Cerritos
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14626 Gundry Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8040
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8040
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1111.
Paramount Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14608 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Alondra Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Major Lynn Mokler
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8571 East Flower St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8044
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8044
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount Virtual Academy
Alternative School
15110 California Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90723, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90723, CA include Wesley Gaines, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90723?
14 public elementary schools are located in 90723.
What is the racial composition of students in 90723?
90723 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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