For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,618 students in Paramount, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 230 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Paramount, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Paramount, CA are Paramount Unified Community Day, Abraham Lincoln and Wesley Gaines. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramount, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Paramount 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 Public Schools in Paramount, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paramount Unified Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14507 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8084
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15324 Ca Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8036
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8036
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Wesley Gaines
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7340 E. Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8012
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8012
Grades: K-3
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Jefferson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Harry Wirtz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8535 Contreras St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8068
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8068
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Theodore Roosevelt
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Merkel Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8056
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8056
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #77.
Howard Tanner
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7210 Rosecrans Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8060
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8060
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #88.
Major Lynn Mokler
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8571 E. Flower St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8044
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8044
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #99.
Paramount High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14429 S. Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Grades: 9-12
| 3,737 students
Rank: #1010.
Frank J. Zamboni
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15733 S. Orange Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #1111.
Mark Keppel
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6630 E. Mark Keppel St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8028
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8028
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1212.
Paramount Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14608 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #1313.
Los Cerritos
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14626 Gundry Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8040
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8040
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1414.
Leona Jackson
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7220 Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Grades: 4-8
| 695 students
Rank: #1515.
Alondra Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15110 Ca Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Paramount, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paramount, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Paramount, CA include Paramount Unified Community Day, Abraham Lincoln and Wesley Gaines.
How many public schools are located in Paramount?
16 public schools are located in Paramount.
What percentage of students in Paramount go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Paramount are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paramount?
Paramount 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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