Public schools in Lynwood, CA
18 open public schools with an address in Lynwood, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,236
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lynwood public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Lynwood, CA: 13 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,236 students, an average of 624 per school. The largest campus is Lynwood High (1,858 students), and the largest elementary school is Will Rogers Elementary (684).
Lynwood Unified operates the most schools here (17), 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 23.8:1, higher than 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 93% 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 Lynwood
Elementary schools in Lynwood
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 407 | 23.9:1 | |
| Janie P. Abbott Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 417 | 24.5:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 328 | 25.2:1 | |
| Lindbergh Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 552 | 24:1 | |
| Lugo Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 318 | 19.3:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 542 | 21.7:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 445 | 19.3:1 | |
| Rosa Parks Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 343 | 24.5:1 | |
| Soleil Academy Charter Soleil Academy Charter District · Charter | KG–05 | 385 | 27.5:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 511 | 25.6:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 492 | 23.4:1 | |
| Will Rogers Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 684 | 23.6:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary Lynwood Unified | KG–06 | 499 | 20.8:1 |
Middle schools in Lynwood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Middle Lynwood Unified | 07–08 | 882 | 25.6:1 | |
| Hosler Middle Lynwood Unified | 07–08 | 754 | 21.3:1 |
High schools in Lynwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood High Lynwood Unified | 09–12 | 1,858 | 22.5:1 | |
| Marco Antonio Firebaugh High Lynwood Unified | 09–12 | 1,633 | 24.3:1 | |
| Vista High Lynwood Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 186 | 12.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic94.4%
- Black4.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Lynwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,236 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lynwood
How many public schools are in Lynwood, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Lynwood: 13 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 11,236 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lynwood?
Schools with an address in Lynwood belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lynwood Unified (17 schools), Soleil Academy Charter 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 Lynwood?
Lynwood High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lynwood, with 1,858 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lynwood?
Yes. 1 of the 18 public schools in Lynwood are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Soleil Academy Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lynwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lynwood public schools is 23.8:1, higher than 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 Lynwood 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