Best Public Schools in Zip Code 90716

Summary:

Zip code 90716 in Hawaiian Gardens, CA, is served by three public schools within the ABC Unified district: two elementary schools (Hawaiian Elementary and Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary) and one middle school (Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle), collectively enrolling about 886 students from kindergarten through 8th grade.

Among these schools, Hawaiian Elementary stands out for having the strongest academic results, with the highest proficiency rates in English, math, and science. Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary excels in a different area, boasting remarkably low chronic absenteeism at less than half the state average, though its academic performance is the lowest of the three. The middle school, Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle, shows concerning trends, including the highest chronic absenteeism and a significant drop in science proficiency compared to the elementary schools.

All three schools receive substantial per-student funding above the state average, yet their academic performance lags significantly behind the broader ABC Unified district averages. The data reveals notable differences in outcomes between the schools despite similar student demographics, highlighting the impact of school-level factors like attendance and instructional programs. Parents should note the pronounced challenges at the middle school level and the variation in strengths between the two elementary campuses.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)					CSA Spanish Listening (2025)					CSA Spanish Writing (2025)					CSA Spanish Reading (2025)					CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary	Public	K-6	22215 Elaine Ave.	Hawaiian Gardens	90716	Los Angeles County	ABC Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 229-7855	297	16	18.5	92.6%	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	287 (96.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	26.5	4268^th of 5857 public elementary schools	27.1%		26.7	4231^st of 5869 public elementary schools	27.9%	37	17.7	15.0	6.7	0.0	9.9	58.8	15.0	33.3	10.5	28.2	23.5	30.0	13.3	0.0	16.9	11.8	10.0	0.0	5.3	7.0	18.9		18.9	40.0	19.4	41.7	23.1			31.2	40.0	32.3	18.9	10.5			24.8		$23,814	$2,466	$21,348
Hawaiian Elementary	Public	K-6	12350 East 226th St.	Hawaiian Gardens	90716	Los Angeles County	ABC Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 229-7865	298	16	18.6	93.6%	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	195 (65.4%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (30.5%)	35.2	3560^th of 5857 public elementary schools	39.2%		37.5	3331^st of 5869 public elementary schools	43.2%	229																					29.4		29.4	28.9	26.5	43.1	44.7			36.3	33.3	31.4	28.9	26.3			30.0	91.1	$21,164	$2,535	$18,629
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle	Public	7-8	21409 South Elaine Ave.	Hawaiian Gardens	90716	Los Angeles County	ABC Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 229-7805	291	20	14.8	91.8%	5 (1.7%)	13 (4.5%)	242 (83.2%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	21 (7.2%)	29.8	1836^th of 2761 public middle schools	33.5%		34.9	1632^nd of 2783 public middle schools	41.4%	204																						11.1	11.1					36.8	33.6	35.1					29.6	24.3	26.9		$22,788	$2,284	$20,504

Cities Near Zip Code 90716

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lakewood	0.33 mi	20	373^rd
Long Beach	0.9 mi	81	387^th
Bellflower	1.36 mi	11	498^th
Paramount	2.17 mi	16	550^th
Cerritos	2.53 mi	18	119^th

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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.

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