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Best Norwalk Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 8,179 students in Norwalk, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwalk, CA are William W. Orr Elementary School, Julia B. Morrison Elementary School and Studebaker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Norwalk, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William W. Orr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12130 South Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7988
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Julia B. Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13510 South Maidstone
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3710
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Studebaker Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11800 Halcourt Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7882
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11224 Bombardier Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-8887
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Paddison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12100 Crewe St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-7741
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11650 East Cresson St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-6620
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11000 East Kenney St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-9442
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
D. D. Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13421 South Fairford Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3120
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
John Dolland Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15021 South Bloomfield Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2560
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Loretta Lampton Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14716 Elmcroft Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3255
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Arturo Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11960 East 162nd St.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4315
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Los Alisos Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14800 South Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3495
Gr: 6-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
New River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13432 South Halcourt Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3770
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Corvallis Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11032 East Leffingwell Rd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4125
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Anna M. Glazier Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10932 East Excelsior Dr.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2890
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
John H. Nuffer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14821 South Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4060
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Earl E. Edmondson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15121 South Grayland Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4440
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13323 South Goller Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-3650
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Nettie L. Waite Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14320 South Norwalk Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-4370
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwalk, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwalk, CA include William W. Orr Elementary School, Julia B. Morrison Elementary School and Studebaker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norwalk?
19 public elementary schools are located in Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Norwalk are often viewed compared to one another?

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