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Downey · 90241

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Warren (Earl) HighDowney HighDoty (Wendy Lopour) MiddleRio Hondo ElementaryRio San Gabriel ElementaryColumbus (Christopher) High90241N ↑
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90241 at a glance

90241 (Downey) has 6 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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2 comparable schools · average 41.0/100 · range 39.9–42.1

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 44.4/100 · range 44.4–44.4

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2 comparable schools · average 59.2/100 · range 57.2–61.1

Explore ZIP codes near 90241

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90240Downey41.3 mi
90242Downey71.4 mi
90670Santa Fe Springs52.6 mi
90650Norwalk213.4 mi
90201Bell Gardens193.4 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 90241

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Elementary schools in 90241 · 2 schools

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Rio Hondo Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
24.0%64th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
Rio San Gabriel Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
26.6%60th percentile · SolidScope Score 40/100

Middle schools in 90241 · 1 schools

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Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle
Downey Unified On the Rise
18.5%69th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100

High schools in 90241 · 3 schools

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Warren (Earl) High
Downey Unified Building Momentum
25.4%73rd percentile · SolidScope Score 61/100
Downey High
Downey Unified Building Momentum
21.0%64th percentile · SolidScope Score 57/100
Columbus (Christopher) High
Downey Unified continuation high school
0.4%94th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 35/100
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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90241?
This SchoolScope directory lists 6 public schools in 90241 (Downey) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90241?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Rio Hondo Elementary (42/100). Middle: Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle (44/100). High: Warren (Earl) High (61/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90241 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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