What types of schools are available in Downey, California?

Downey, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Downey, California

Q: How many schools are in Downey, California?

There are 22 schools in Downey, California, serving 22,630 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Downey?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Downey, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 22 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

22,630

Total Students

Across Downey

21.9:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

22 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)16 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 4,051 students at Downey High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Rio Hondo Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

7731 East Muller St., Downey, CA 90241

Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall

publichighGrade 6-12

7285 East Quill Dr., Downey, CA 90242

Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

13220 South Bellflower Blvd., Downey, CA 90242

publicelementaryGrade 4-5

11995 Old River School Rd., Downey, CA 90242

Unsworth (Edith) Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

9001 Lindsey Ave., Downey, CA 90240

12330 Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA 90241

Sussman (Edward A.) Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12500 Birchdale Ave., Downey, CA 90242

8141 De Palma St., Downey, CA 90241

Ward (E. W.) Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

8851 East Adoree St., Downey, CA 90242

Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary

publicelementaryK-3

7530 East Arnett St., Downey, CA 90241

Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

11985 Old River School Rd., Downey, CA 90242

8613 East Alameda St., Downey, CA 90242

Griffiths (Gordon) Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

9633 Tweedy Ln., Downey, CA 90240

8133 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242

Rio San Gabriel Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

9338 Gotham St., Downey, CA 90241

Price (Maude) Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

9525 South Tweedy Ln., Downey, CA 90240

11040 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90241

9513 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90240

Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

10301 South Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA 90241

Columbus (Christopher) High

publichighGrade 9-12

12330 Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA 90241

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Downey

Downey, California is home to 22 schools serving over 22,630 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Downey, California?

There are 22 schools in Downey, serving 22,630 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Downey?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Downey include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Downey?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Downey is 21.9:1.

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