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Best 90201 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,480 students in 90201, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 448 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 90201, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90201, CA are Jaime Escalante Elementary School, Nueva Vista Elementary School and Bell Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90201 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90201, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90201, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jaime Escalante Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4443 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 890-2340
Gr: K-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
Nueva Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4412 Randolph St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 562-3015
Gr: K-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Bell Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4328 Bell Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 832-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Woodlawn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6314 Woodlawn Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-1445
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Teresa Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4242 Clara St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-4422
Gr: K-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Corona Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3825 Bell Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-1323
Gr: 1-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Bell Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5620 Quinn St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1223
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #99.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6139 Loveland St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 773-1804
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1010.
Bell Gardens Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5841 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1319
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1111.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7425 South Garfield Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1915
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Orchard Academies 2c
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8020 Park Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 832-1860
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1414.
Orchard Academies 2b
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Bell Gardens High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6119 Agra St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1616.
Suva Intermediate
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6660 East Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1717.
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5027 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 869-1300
Gr: K-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Elizabeth Learning Center
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4811 Elizabeth St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 271-3600
Gr: K-12 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Suva Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6740 East Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1827
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Martha Escutia Primary Center
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Gr: K | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90201, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90201, CA include Jaime Escalante Elementary School, Nueva Vista Elementary School and Bell Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 90201?
20 public schools are located in 90201.
What percentage of students in 90201 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 90201 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90201?
90201 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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