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 91s
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
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