Spectrumcenter Schools Downey in Bellflower, CA, serves 55 students in grades 1 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program in a suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 6 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for student diversity, with over 91% of students representing various ethnic backgrounds.
This California K–12 private school operates without religious affiliation and is located near other private schools in the Bellflower and Downey area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spectrumcenter Schools Downey?
The application deadline for Spectrumcenter Schools Downey is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Spectrumcenter Schools Downey is St. John Bosco (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Dominic Savio School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Calvary Chapel Christian School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John Bosco
All-boys (Catholic)
13640 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1734
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1734
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dominic Savio School
(Catholic)
9750 Foster Rd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-3617
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-3617
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 331 students
Adventist Union School ![Adventist Union School Photo - On the playground]( "Adventist Union School Photo - On the playground")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15548 Santa Ana Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-0718
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-0718
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Calvary Chapel Christian School ![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school")
(Christian)
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
16400 Woodruff Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-8594
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-8594
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John Bosco
All-boys (Catholic)
13640 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1734
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1734
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Chapel Christian School ![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school")
(Christian)
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
7851 Gardendale Street
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius-st. Matthias Academy
(Catholic)
7851 Gardendale St
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 861-2271
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Tuition listed
11364 Imperial Hwy
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 929-6034
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 929-6034
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 106 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Dominic Savio School
(Catholic)
9750 Foster Rd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-3617
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-3617
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 331 students
Adventist Union School ![Adventist Union School Photo - On the playground]( "Adventist Union School Photo - On the playground")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15548 Santa Ana Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-0718
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-0718
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Calvary Chapel Christian School ![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school")
(Christian)
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
16400 Woodruff Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-8594
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-8594
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Bernard School
(Catholic)
9626 Park St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-9410
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-9410
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Chapel Christian School ![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school")
(Christian)
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
16400 Woodruff Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-8594
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-8594
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Bernard School
(Catholic)
9626 Park St
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-9410
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-9410
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Kid Town Usa Preschool-montessori Academy
Daycare / Preschool
13500 Paramount Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 630-0400
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 630-0400
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Giant Steps Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
6951 Obispo Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 633-5700
Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 633-5700
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49%)
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9439 East Foster Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 796 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13220 South Bellflower Blvd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3590
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3590
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 810 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14500 South Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6528
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6528
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14929 Cerritos Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 531-1602
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 531-1602
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15332 South Eucalyptus St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6545
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804-6545
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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