For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,337 students in 90241, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 90241, CA are Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center, Woodruff Academy and Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 90241 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 90241, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90241, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 South Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Grades: 6-8
| 1,322 students
90241, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 7017
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 90241, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 90241, CA include Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center, Woodruff Academy and Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 90241?
3 public middle schools are located in 90241.
What is the racial composition of students in 90241?
90241 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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