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20 schools in Paramount Unified

California · 11,623 students · 4 cities

From elementary through high school, Paramount Unified runs 20 public K-12 campuses (11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high), with combined enrollment of about 11,623.

7-year change in Paramount Unified

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,623
-3,549 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
88%
was 89%
% Black
8%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Paramount HighParamountHigh09-123,400
HollydaleSouth GateElementaryKG-08794
Alondra MiddleParamountMiddle06-08735
Frank J. ZamboniParamountMiddle06-08650
Paramount Park MiddleParamountMiddle06-08551
Captain Raymond CollinsLong BeachElementaryKG-05522
Leona JacksonParamountMiddle06-08517
Major Lynn MoklerParamountElementaryKG-05510
Abraham LincolnParamountElementaryKG-05502
Theodore RooseveltParamountElementaryKG-05491
Wesley GainesParamountElementaryKG-05449
Howard TannerParamountElementaryKG-05428
Mark KeppelParamountElementaryKG-05426
Harry Wirtz ElementaryParamountElementaryKG-05421
Jefferson ElementaryParamountElementaryKG-05356
Los CerritosParamountElementaryKG-05341
Odyssey STEM AcademyLakewoodHigh09-12336
Buena Vista HighLakewoodHigh09-12180
Paramount Unified Community DayParamountHigh07-1214
Paramount Virtual AcademyParamountCombinedKG-120

About Paramount Unified

Paramount Unified is a compact public-school district in California. The district oversees 20 schools and instructs approximately 11,623 students.

For a sense of the school types, Paramount Unified comprises 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 23%: 15,172 students in SY 2017-18 versus 11,623 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Paramount Unified added 1 school, going from 18 to 19.

On allk12, the community for Paramount Unified discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Paramount Unified?
Paramount Unified operates 20 public K-12 schools in California, serving approximately 11,623 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Paramount Unified?
Paramount Unified includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Paramount Unified?
Paramount High is the largest public school in Paramount Unified by enrollment, with approximately 3,400 students.
What grade levels does Paramount Unified serve?
Paramount Unified schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 20 campuses.
What cities does Paramount Unified serve?
Paramount Unified operates schools in Paramount, South Gate, Long Beach, Lakewood across California.