For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,746 students in 90201, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 512 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 90201, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 90201, CA are Bell Senior High School, Jaime Escalante Elementary School and Nueva Vista Elementary 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 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90201, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bell Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4328 Bell Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 832-4700
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 832-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Jaime Escalante Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4443 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 890-2340
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 890-2340
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Nueva Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4412 Randolph St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 562-3015
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 562-3015
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Corona Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Bell Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-1323
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-1323
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Woodlawn Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6314 Woodlawn Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-1445
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-1445
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6139 Loveland St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 773-1804
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 773-1804
Grades: K-5
| 763 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Teresa Hughes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4242 Clara St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-4422
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-4422
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Orchard Academies 2c
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Bell Gardens Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5841 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1319
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1319
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #1111.
Bell Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Quinn St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1223
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1223
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1212.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7425 S. Garfield Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1915
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1915
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1313.
Bell Gardens High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6119 Agra St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-5151
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #1414.
Suva Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6660 E. Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #1515.
Elizabeth Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4811 Elizabeth St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 271-3600
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 271-3600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8020 Park Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 832-1860
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 832-1860
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #1717.
Orchard Academies 2b
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1818.
Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5027 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 869-1300
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 869-1300
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Suva Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6740 E. Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1827
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1827
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martha Escutia Primary Center
Magnet School
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Grades: K
| n/a students
90201, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Prepa Tec Los Angeles High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4210 E. Gage St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90201, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90201, CA include Bell Senior High School, Jaime Escalante Elementary School and Nueva Vista Elementary 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?
93% of all K-12 students in 90201 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90201?
90201 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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