For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,081 students in 90723, CA (there are , serving 230 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 90723, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90723, CA are Paramount Unified Community Day, Wesley Gaines and Abraham Lincoln. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 90723 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90723, CA 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90723, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Unified Community Day
Alternative 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
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Wesley Gaines
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7340 East Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8012
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8012
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15324 California Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8036
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8036
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8600 Jefferson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8024
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Harry Wirtz Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8535 Contreras St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8068
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8068
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mark Keppel
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6630 East Mark Keppel St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8028
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8028
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #77.
Howard Tanner
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7210 Rosecrans Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8060
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8060
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #88.
Theodore Roosevelt
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Merkel Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8056
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8056
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Frank J. Zamboni
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15733 South Orange Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8048
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1010.
Leona Jackson
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7220 Jackson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8020
Gr: 5-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Paramount High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14429 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6067
Gr: 9-12 | 3,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Los Cerritos
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14626 Gundry Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8040
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8040
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1313.
Paramount Park Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14608 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8052
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Alondra Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16200 Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Major Lynn Mokler
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8571 East Flower St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8044
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8044
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount Virtual Academy
Alternative School
15110 California Ave
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-6035
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
90723, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16200 South Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 602-8004
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90723, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90723, CA include Paramount Unified Community Day, Wesley Gaines and Abraham Lincoln.
How many public schools are located in 90723?
16 public schools are located in 90723.
What percentage of students in 90723 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 90723 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90723?
90723 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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