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10 schools in La Mirada

California · Public K-12

10 public K-12 schools, 5,534 students, one city. That is the La Mirada entry on the numbers, with a mix of 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in La Mirada

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,534
-1,057 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
12%
was 18%
% Hispanic
70%
was 65%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
11%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Arlie F. Hutchinson MiddleMiddle06-08646
Eastwood ElementaryElementaryKG-05351
El Camino High (Continuation)High09-12256
Escalona ElementaryElementaryKG-05424
Foster Road ElementaryElementaryKG-05246
Gardenhill ElementaryElementaryKG-05633
John Foster Dulles ElementaryElementaryKG-05250
La Mirada HighHigh09-121,726
La Pluma ElementaryElementaryKG-05284
Reginald M. Benton MiddleMiddle06-08718

About La Mirada

La Mirada, California is home to 10 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,534 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,534 students, declined 16% from the 6,591 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 18% to 12% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for La Mirada discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in La Mirada?
La Mirada, California has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,534 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in La Mirada?
La Mirada has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in La Mirada?
La Mirada High is the largest public school in La Mirada by enrollment, with approximately 1,726 students.
What school districts serve La Mirada?
La Mirada public schools are operated by Norwalk-La Mirada Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in La Mirada cover?
Public schools in La Mirada serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.