For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,473 students in La Palma, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Palma, CA are Los Coyotes Elementary School, George B. Miller Elementary School and Steve Luther Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Palma, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Palma have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Palma, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Los Coyotes Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
George B. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7751 Furman Rd.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Steve Luther Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4631 La Palma Ave.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-6918
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-6918
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in La Palma, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Palma, CA include Los Coyotes Elementary School, George B. Miller Elementary School and Steve Luther Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Palma?
3 public elementary schools are located in La Palma.
What is the racial composition of students in La Palma?
La Palma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Palma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Palma include: Steve Luther Elementary School vs. Los Coyotes Elementary School, George B. Miller Elementary School vs. Los Coyotes Elementary School, Los Coyotes Elementary School vs. Steve Luther Elementary School
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