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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lakewood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,589 students in Lakewood, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 857 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lakewood, CA are Cleveland Elementary School, Macarthur Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lakewood, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4760 Hackett Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6011 Centralia St.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-3588
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Bomberry St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-7731
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Gompers
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5206 Briercrest Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-2285
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5020 Barlin Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 633-4427
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3319 Sandwood St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-9595
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Odyssey Stem Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3701 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-6025
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Palms Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12445 East 207th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7900
Gr: K-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Artesia High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12108 East Del Amo Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11733 East 205th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7910
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Aloha Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11737 East 214th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7825
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Briercrest Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 425-1281
Gr: 9-12 | 2,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21314 Claretta Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7885
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Country Club Dr.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 421-1213
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Buena Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3717 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8090
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lakewood, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lakewood, CA include Cleveland Elementary School, Macarthur Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lakewood?
15 public schools are located in Lakewood.
What percentage of students in Lakewood go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Lakewood are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?

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