Top 5 Best 90720 California Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,100 students in 90720, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 90720 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90720, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90720, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11872 Wembley Rd.
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
11481 Foster Rd.
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
12582 Kensington Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4500
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Rossmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3272 Shakespeare Dr.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4520
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #66.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10862 Bloomfield St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3300
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #77.
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4112 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90720 California

90720, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90720, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90720, CA include Jack L. Weaver Elementary School, Richard Henry Lee Elementary School and Francis Hopkinson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90720?
7 public elementary schools are located in 90720.
What is the racial composition of students in 90720?
90720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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