For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,188 students in Lynwood, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 474 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lynwood, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lynwood, CA are Will Rogers Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School and Janie P. Abbott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynwood, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lynwood have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Schools in Lynwood, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Will Rogers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11220 Duncan Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Grades: K-6
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12315 Thorson Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5260 E. Clark St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Sanborn Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Lynwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Grades: 9-12
| 1,946 students
Rank: #66.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3593 Mlk Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5900
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5900
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Soleil Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Agnes Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(323) 409-0801
Lynwood, CA 90262
(323) 409-0801
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #88.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Agnes St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11031 State St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #1010.
Helen Keller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Palm Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #1111.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Cedar Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #1212.
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Mlk Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #1313.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3898 Abbott Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 855 students
Rank: #1414.
Hosler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Spruce St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Grades: 7-8
| 951 students
Rank: #1515.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10835 Mallison Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #1616.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11700 Sch St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: #1717.
Pathway Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Lynwood, CA 90262
(424) 296-1730
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1818.
Vista High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Wright Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #1919.
Lugo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Pendleton Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Lynwood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lynwood Alternative High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1600
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1466
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1466
Grades: 7-8
| 933 students
11387 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1458
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-1458
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lynwood, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Lynwood, CA include Will Rogers Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School and Janie P. Abbott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lynwood?
19 public schools are located in Lynwood.
What percentage of students in Lynwood go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lynwood are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lynwood?
Lynwood 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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