For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,753 students in La Mirada, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Mirada, CA are Gardenhill Elementary School, Escalona Elementary School and Eastwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Mirada, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Mirada have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Mirada, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardenhill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14607 E. Gardenhill Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2840
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: #22.
Escalona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15135 Escalona Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2745
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Eastwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15730 Pescados Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13900 Estero Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2945
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Foster Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13930 E. Foster Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2790
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
La Pluma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14420 La Pluma Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3205
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12726 Meadowgreen Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2610
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Reginald M. Benton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15709 E. Olive Branch Rd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
La Mirada, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Performance Lrn Center - Cds (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15920 Barbala Rd
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 868-0431
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Mirada, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Mirada, CA include Gardenhill Elementary School, Escalona Elementary School and Eastwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Mirada?
8 public elementary schools are located in La Mirada.
What is the racial composition of students in La Mirada?
La Mirada public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Mirada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Mirada include: Escalona Elementary School vs. Gardenhill Elementary School, Reginald M. Benton Middle School vs. Arlie F. Hutchinson Middle School, Gardenhill Elementary School vs. Escalona Elementary School
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