Schools in Downey, California (2025)
19 schools · 22,023 students · 19 public · median Enrollment 788.
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Ranked schools in Downey
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 157Unsworth (Edith) ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 633 students
- 255Gallatin ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 788 students
- 352Price (Maude) ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 757 students
- 450Ward (E. W.) ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 543 students
- 548Imperial ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 653 students
- 648Lewis (Ed C.) ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 810 students
- 746Rio San Gabriel ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 747 students
- 842Carpenter (C. C.) ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 796 students
- 941Alameda ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 1041Williams (Spencer V.) ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 736 students
- 1140Griffiths (Gordon) MiddleDowney · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 1,264 students
- 1240Old River ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 540 students
- 1338Doty (Wendy Lopour) MiddleDowney · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 1,304 students
- 1434Downey HighDowney · Public High28% Math proficiency · 4,051 students
- 1533Rio Hondo ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 838 students
- 1632Stauffer (Mary R.) MiddleDowney · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 1,329 students
- 1729Warren (Earl) HighDowney · Public High27% Math proficiency · 3,609 students
- 1828Sussman (Edward A.) MiddleDowney · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 1,240 students
- 1924Gauldin (A.L.) ElementaryDowney · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 641 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unsworth (Edith) Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.9 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 633 |
| 2 | Gallatin Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 788 |
| 3 | Price (Maude) Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 757 |
| 4 | Ward (E. W.) Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 50.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 543 |
| 5 | Imperial Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 48.3 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 653 |
| 6 | Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 810 |
| 7 | Rio San Gabriel Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 747 |
| 8 | Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 796 |
| 9 | Alameda Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 10 | Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 736 |
| 11 | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 1,264 |
| 12 | Old River Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 39.6 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 540 |
| 13 | Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Downey · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,304 |
| 14 | Downey High Downey · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.7 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 4,051 |
| 15 | Rio Hondo Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.6 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 838 |
| 16 | Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle Downey · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,329 |
| 17 | Warren (Earl) High Downey · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 29.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 3,609 |
| 18 | Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Downey · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,240 |
| 19 | Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary Downey · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 641 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Downey?
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Downey with a Success Index (US) of 56.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Downey?
Downey has 19 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) educating 22,023 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Downey?
The median Enrollment across schools in Downey is 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.