Lynwood Unified School District

11321 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262-3600
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lynwood Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,851 students in Lynwood Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lynwood Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
10,851 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
478 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lynwood Unified School District, which is ranked #1494 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1422 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
32%
47%
13%
29%
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,791 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,970 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$237 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$228 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,791
$20,100
Spending / Student
$20,970
$18,511

Best Lynwood Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4225 Sanborn Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1513
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #22.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11220 Duncan Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1542
Gr: K-6 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12315 Thorson Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1500
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #44.
Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Wright Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1516
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lynwood High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12124 Bullis Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1582
Gr: 9-12 | 1,858 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5260 East Clark St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1498
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #77.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Agnes St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1401
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #88.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3593 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5900
Gr: K-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5246 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,633 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Cedar Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1521
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3521 Palm Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-5700
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11700 School St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1525
Gr: K-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3898 Abbott Rd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 886-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11031 State St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1518
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1515.
Hosler Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Spruce St.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1447
Gr: 7-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10835 Mallison Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1511
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Lugo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4345 Pendleton Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 603-1493
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,851 students.
What is the rank of Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood Unified School District is ranked #1494 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lynwood Unified School District?
94% of Lynwood Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynwood Unified School District?
Lynwood Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lynwood Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,970 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 10,851 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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