Best Schools in Huntington Park, California
24 schools · 12 Elementary · 2 Middle · 8 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Huntington Park?
Use this page to compare every school in Huntington Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med
High · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy High
High · Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Tech Acad High Dist. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary
Elementary · Los Angeles Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Huntington Park for 2026 are Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med (9.0/10), Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy High (8.6/10), and Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
24
20 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$562,600
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
24
20 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$562,600
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 8.6/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Huntington Park schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Huntington Park schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Huntington Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 19 rated schools; 24 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy High | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Chester W. Nimitz Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Walnut Park Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Linda Esperanza Marquez High B Libra Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Huntington Park Senior High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Miles Avenue Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $61,376
- Median home value
- $562,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 30%
48% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Huntington Park compares
California rank
#181 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$61k
62% of California median
Schools in this city
23
Los Angeles Unified runs 80% of Huntington Park's public schools
Huntington Park touches 5 districts, but Los Angeles Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
Los Angeles Unified accounts for 16 of 20 public schools (80%). The other 4 districts hold the remaining 4.
Among 19 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.8 to 9.0 — the spread is inside Huntington Park, not a citywide average.
4 of the 20 public schools are charters (20%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Los Angeles Unified16 public · 80%
- Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High District1 public · 5%
- Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Tech Acad High Dist1 public · 5%
- Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy District1 public · 5%
- Kipp Comienza Community Prep District1 public · 5%
About Schools in Huntington Park, California
Huntington Park's public school system spans 20 ranked schools — a mix of elementary, middle, and high school options serving families in this dense Los Angeles County city. The landscape skews heavily toward elementary education, with the majority of rated schools at the K-5 or K-6 level. That gives parents of younger children the most choices to compare, while middle and high school options are fewer but still well-represented.
Performance across the city is notably strong for an urban district. The 20 ranked schools average 7.1 out of 10 — a solid baseline — and 12 of those 20, or 60%, score 7.0 or higher. That means most Huntington Park public schools are performing at or above what many comparable urban cities deliver. The spread from bottom to top is meaningful, so school selection still matters, but parents are working from a competitive starting point rather than searching for isolated exceptions.
The standout is Pacific Boulevard Elementary, which scores 9.1 — the city's highest mark and well above the local average. At the secondary level, Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High earns an 8.3, making it one of the strongest options for families thinking ahead to college readiness. Three other schools also land at 8.3: Walnut Park Elementary, Henry T. Gage Middle, and Middleton Street Elementary. The clustering of four schools at that score signals consistent quality across grade levels — a useful signal for families who want to track a coherent neighborhood progression from elementary through high school.
For parents actively comparing options, the practical picture is this: Huntington Park offers more strong schools than the urban-district narrative typically suggests. With 60% of schools at 7.0 or better and a top school at 9.1, the ceiling is high and the floor is respectable. Families prioritizing elementary years have the widest selection. Those focused on secondary education should look closely at Gage Middle and Alliance Collins High, both among the city's top performers. Use Pacific Boulevard as a benchmark score and work outward from there based on location and grade level.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 483 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 530 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 196 students · Kindergarten–1st | 7.4 |
| 4 | 807 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 |
| 5 | 1,058 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 |
| 6 | 635 students · 1st–6th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 351 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
| 8 | 445 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 |
| 9 | 284 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 |
| 10 | 314 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
Show all 12 elementary schools in Huntington Park
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,087 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 1,191 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 728 students · 9th–12th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 589 students · 9th–12th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 591 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 4 | 644 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 5 | 1,431 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 6 | 557 students · 6th–12th | 7.3 |
| 7 | 618 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 8 | 113 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renuevo Leadership AcademyPrivate 34 students · Pre-K–11th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Renuevo SchoolsPrivate 36 students · Pre-K–11th | Not Rated |
Schools in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, California · 24 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$61,376
Median Home Value
$562,600
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
Population
70,363
College Educated
9%
Homeownership
30%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Community Profile
Huntington Park has a median household income of $61,376. It is a community where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $562,600, with a median rent of $1,443/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.1%. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 8
- Other
- 2
Resources
School Districts (5)
KIPP Comienza Community Prep District
1 school · 1,058 students
Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High District
1 school · 618 students
Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Tech Acad High DIST
1 school · 589 students
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy District
1 school · 557 students
Los Angeles Unified
785 schools · 419,929 students
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Huntington Park, California
How many schools are in Huntington Park, California?
Huntington Park has 24 schools, including 20 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Huntington Park, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Huntington Park is 6.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Huntington Park, California?
The top-ranked school in Huntington Park on MySchoolScout is Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Huntington Park, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Huntington Park on MySchoolScout is Lucille Roybal-Allard Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Huntington Park, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Huntington Park on MySchoolScout is Chester W. Nimitz Middle with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Huntington Park, California?
The top-ranked high school in Huntington Park on MySchoolScout is Linda Esperanza Marquez High a Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med with a composite score of 9.0/10.
How many school districts serve Huntington Park, California?
Huntington Park is served by 5 school districts: Kipp Comienza Community Prep District, Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High District, Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Tech Acad High Dist, Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy District, Los Angeles Unified.
What is the education level in Huntington Park, California?
According to Census data, 9% of adults in Huntington Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Huntington Park, California?
The median household income in Huntington Park is approximately $61,376 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Huntington Park, California?
Yes, Huntington Park has 4 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is Renuevo Leadership Academy with a score of 5.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Huntington Park, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Huntington Park is 18.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Huntington Park, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.