For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 14,623 students in Downey, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Downey, CA are Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School, Price (Maude) Elementary School and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downey, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Downey have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Downey, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9001 Lindsey Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Gr: K-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Price (Maude) Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 South Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7530 East Arnett St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Gr: K-3 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9338 Gotham St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Gr: K-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11995 Old River School Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3561
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3561
Gr: 4-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Gallatin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9513 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Gr: K-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7731 East Muller St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13220 South Bellflower Blvd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3590
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3590
Gr: K-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Imperial Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8133 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3578
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3578
Gr: K-3 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8613 East Alameda St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3589
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3589
Gr: K-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9633 Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11985 Old River School Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Gr: 6-8 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9439 East Foster Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588
Gr: K-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10301 South Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Gr: 6-8 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Birchdale Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Gr: 6-8 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Ward (E. W.) Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8851 East Adoree St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3591
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3591
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9724 Spry St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3582
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3582
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Central Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Eastlake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1919.
Nidorf Sytf Barry J.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7285 East Quill Dr.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Downey, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Downey, CA include Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School, Price (Maude) Elementary School and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Downey?
20 public elementary schools are located in Downey.
What is the racial composition of students in Downey?
Downey public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Downey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Downey include: Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School vs. Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School, Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School vs. Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School, Rio San Gabriel Elementary School vs. Gallatin Elementary School
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