For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,956 students in Maywood, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Maywood, CA are Maywood Elementary School, Maywood Center For Enriched Studies and Loma Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maywood, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Maywood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maywood, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maywood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Cudahy Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 890-2440
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 890-2440
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 King Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 210-1412
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 210-1412
Grades: 6-12
| 1,128 students
Rank: #33.
Loma Vista Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3629 East 58th St.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 582-6153
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 582-6153
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Heliotrope Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Woodlawn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 560-1230
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 560-1230
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Fishburn Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Fishburn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 560-0878
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 560-0878
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Maywood Academy High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6125 Pine Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 838-6000
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 838-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Maywood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clemente Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
5701 Fishburn Ave.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 984-9011
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 984-9011
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Kipp Pueblo Unido (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3759 East 57th St.
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 364-6537
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 364-6537
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
3633 Slauson Ave
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 314-5903
Maywood, CA 90270
(323) 314-5903
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maywood, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Maywood, CA include Maywood Elementary School, Maywood Center For Enriched Studies and Loma Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maywood?
6 public schools are located in Maywood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood?
Maywood public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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