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Best 90623 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,346 students in 90623, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 353 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 90623, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90623, CA are Los Coyotes Elementary School, George B. Miller Elementary School and John F. Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90623 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90623, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90623, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Coyotes Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
George B. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7751 Furman Rd.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8281 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Steve Luther Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4631 La Palma Ave.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-6918
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Walker Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8132 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4051
Gr: 7-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90623, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90623?
5 public schools are located in 90623.
What percentage of students in 90623 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 90623 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90623?
90623 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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