Public schools in Bell, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Bell, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,100
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Bell public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Bell, CA: 4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,100 students, an average of 638 per school. The largest campus is Bell Senior High (2,088 students), and the largest elementary school is Nueva Vista Elementary (636).
Los Angeles Unified operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 92% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bell
Elementary schools in Bell
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | 01–05 | 542 | 21.7:1 | |
| Martha Escutia Primary Center Los Angeles Unified | KG–KG | 179 | 22.4:1 | |
| Nueva Vista Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–06 | 636 | 21.2:1 | |
| Woodlawn Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 523 | 19.7:1 |
Middle schools in Bell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy Bell Magnolia Science Academy Bell District · Charter | 06–08 | 385 | 20.9:1 | |
| Orchard Academies 2B Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 352 | 16.3:1 | |
| Orchard Academies 2C Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 395 | 20.4:1 |
High schools in Bell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Senior High Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 2,088 | 20.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.4%
- Hispanic95.4%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Bell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,100 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bell
How many public schools are in Bell, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Bell: 4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,100 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bell?
Schools with an address in Bell belong to 2 education agencies, led by Los Angeles Unified (7 schools), Magnolia Science Academy Bell District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bell?
Bell Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bell, with 2,088 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bell?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Bell are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Magnolia Science Academy Bell. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bell public schools is 20.8:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities