For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,891 students in Bell Gardens, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bell Gardens, CA are Bell Senior High School, Bell Gardens High School and Russell Westbrook Why Not High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell Gardens, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bell Gardens have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Bell Gardens, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabeth Learning Center, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bell Gardens, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bell Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4328 Bell Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 832-4700
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 832-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,259 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Gardens High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6119 Agra St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-5151
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 2,139 students
Rank: #33.
Russell Westbrook Why Not High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4210 East Gage Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(213) 745-4928
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(213) 745-4928
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth Learning Center
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4811 Elizabeth St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 271-3600
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 271-3600
Grades: K-12
| 1,322 students
Bell Gardens, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4210 E. Gage St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bell Gardens, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bell Gardens, CA include Bell Senior High School, Bell Gardens High School and Russell Westbrook Why Not High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bell Gardens?
4 public high schools are located in Bell Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell Gardens?
Bell Gardens public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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