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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 90620


At a glance
6
Schools
2,777
Students
3
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedBuena Terra Elementary460th of 5,857 California elementary schools
Biggest riser
Holder Elementary up 50 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Holder Elementary 21.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

This analysis examines six elementary schools in zip code 90620 (Buena Park, CA), serving grades K-6 across the Centralia Elementary, Savanna Elementary, and Buena Park Elementary districts, with Buena Terra Elementary standing out as the clear academic leader in the 92nd percentile statewide.

When comparing schools, Buena Terra Elementary achieves the highest test scores and lowest chronic absenteeism (6.8%) despite having the lowest per-student spending, while Arthur F. Corey Elementary has the highest spending but more average results. Holder Elementary has the best student-teacher ratio and serves the highest percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, performing well for its district.

The overall area shows that strong academic outcomes are possible across different levels of economic need, with factors like consistent attendance and effective use of resources appearing significant. Parents should note the performance consistency of top schools like Buena Terra and consider how individual school strengths, such as San Marino Elementary's relative strength in science, might align with their child's needs.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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