Best Public Schools in Zip Code 90262

The 90262 zip code in Lynwood, California, is served by 18 public schools—13 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools—within the Lynwood Unified district, which ranks in the state's 24th percentile, alongside one independent charter school.

Academic performance varies significantly across these schools, which all serve a high-need student population. Washington Elementary is the clear standout, ranking in the 66th percentile statewide with strong test scores, while elementary schools like Lugo Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary rank in the bottom 15th percentile. Performance drops notably in middle school, with both Cesar Chavez Middle and Hosler Middle ranking below the 20th percentile.

At the high school level, Marco Antonio Firebaugh High leads in test scores and has a low chronic absenteeism rate, while Lynwood High shows improvement and the highest graduation rate. In stark contrast, Vista High has severe challenges with attendance and dropout rates despite high per-student funding. Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern, averaging 32%, though the charter school, Soleil Academy Charter, reports the lowest rate at 17.1%.