For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,155 students in 90720, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 525 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 90720, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 90720, CA are Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Richard Henry Lee Elementary School and Francis Hopkinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90720 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90720, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90720, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11481 Foster Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4540
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4540
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12582 Kensington Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Rossmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3272 Shakespeare Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4520
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4520
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #66.
Los Alamitos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
Grades: 9-12
| 3,055 students
Rank: #77.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10862 Bloomfield St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3300
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3300
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #88.
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4112 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
90720, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Laurel High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90720, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90720, CA include Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Richard Henry Lee Elementary School and Francis Hopkinson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90720?
8 public schools are located in 90720.
What percentage of students in 90720 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 90720 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90720?
90720 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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