For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,532 students in 90240, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90240, CA are Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School, Price (Maude) Elementary School and Gallatin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90240 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90240, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90240, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9001 Lindsey Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Price (Maude) Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 South Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Grades: K-5
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Gallatin Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9513 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Grades: K-5
| 781 students
Rank: #44.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9633 Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90240, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90240, CA include Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School, Price (Maude) Elementary School and Gallatin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90240?
4 public elementary schools are located in 90240.
What is the racial composition of students in 90240?
90240 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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