Public schools in Norwalk, CA
22 open public schools with an address in Norwalk, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,136
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Norwalk public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Norwalk, CA: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,136 students, an average of 530 per school. The largest campus is Norwalk High (2,075 students), and the largest elementary school is John Dolland Elementary (586).
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified operates the most schools here (16), and 2 regular districts have at least one Norwalk campus. 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 22.4:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 78% 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 Norwalk
Elementary schools in Norwalk
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna M. Glazier Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 388 | 23.5:1 | |
| Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 239 | 23.9:1 | |
| Cresson Elementary Little Lake City Elementary | KG–05 | 243 | 17.9:1 | |
| D. D. Johnston Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 361 | 22.3:1 | |
| Earl E. Edmondson Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 352 | 21.8:1 | |
| John Dolland Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 586 | 22.4:1 | |
| John H. Nuffer Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 316 | 23.1:1 | |
| Julia B. Morrison Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 548 | 23.7:1 | |
| Lakeland Elementary Little Lake City Elementary | KG–05 | 315 | 21:1 | |
| Loretta Lampton Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 406 | 22.6:1 | |
| New River Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 319 | 24.2:1 | |
| Paddison Elementary Little Lake City Elementary | KG–05 | 296 | 19.7:1 | |
| Studebaker Elementary Little Lake City Elementary | KG–05 | 394 | 21.3:1 | |
| Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 509 | 22.8:1 | |
| William W. Orr Elementary Little Lake City Elementary | KG–05 | 353 | 20.8:1 |
Middle schools in Norwalk
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 06–08 | 663 | 24.3:1 | |
| Lakeside Middle Little Lake City Elementary | 06–08 | 509 | 19.2:1 | |
| Los Alisos Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 06–08 | 920 | 26.6:1 | |
| Nettie L. Waite Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 06–08 | 462 | 19.4:1 |
High schools in Norwalk
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Glenn High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 09–12 | 882 | 18.4:1 | |
| Norwalk High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 09–12 | 2,075 | 23.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Norwalk
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona Head Start/State Preschool Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic88.5%
- Black2.3%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Norwalk schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,136 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Norwalk
How many public schools are in Norwalk, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Norwalk: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 11,136 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Norwalk?
Schools with an address in Norwalk belong to 2 education agencies, led by Norwalk-La Mirada Unified (16 schools), Little Lake City Elementary (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Norwalk?
Norwalk High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Norwalk, with 2,075 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Norwalk?
No school with an address in Norwalk is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Norwalk schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Norwalk public schools is 22.4:1, 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 Norwalk 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