For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,392 students in Lakewood, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lakewood, CA are Cleveland Elementary School, Macarthur Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lakewood, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4760 Hackett Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-7552
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6011 Centralia St.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-3588
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 420-3588
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Bomberry St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-7731
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-7731
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Gompers
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5206 Briercrest Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-2285
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-2285
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5020 Barlin Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 633-4427
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 633-4427
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3319 Sandwood St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-9595
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 420-9595
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Palms Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12445 East 207th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7900
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7900
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #88.
Aloha Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11737 East 214th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7825
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7825
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #99.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11733 East 205th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7910
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7910
Grades: K-6
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Country Club Dr.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 421-1213
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 421-1213
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #1111.
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21314 Claretta Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7885
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7885
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Lakewood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4400 Ladoga Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 429-8911
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 429-8911
Grades: K-8
| 680 students
Paramount Alternative Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8160
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8160
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
3717 Michelson St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8076
Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 602-8076
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lakewood, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lakewood, CA include Cleveland Elementary School, Macarthur Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lakewood?
11 public elementary schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lakewood include: Willow Elementary School vs. Aloha Elementary School, Macarthur Elementary School vs. Cleveland Elementary School, Aloha Elementary School vs. Willow Elementary School
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