Dental Assistant Schools in Downey, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Downey, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Downey, CA

#1

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA 1.5 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 533
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Healthcare Career College

Paramount, CA 3.6 miles away BOC Score 72.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 788
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA 4.1 miles away BOC Score 56.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 3,110
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

PCI College

Cerritos, CA 4.7 miles away BOC Score 60.9
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 133
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

ABC Adult School

Cerritos, CA 5.4 miles away BOC Score 20.7
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 144

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

UEI College-Huntington Park

Huntington Park, CA 6.3 miles away BOC Score 35.5
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 1,584

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#7

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA 9 miles away BOC Score 42.0
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  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 1,716
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 9.7 miles away BOC Score 49.5
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  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,701

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#9

American Career College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 10.6 miles away BOC Score 44.0
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  • Graduation rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,305

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

La Puente, CA 11.3 miles away BOC Score 74.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 978

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California Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $50,110 $24.09 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $48,070 $23.11 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9091 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • DANB certification exam preparation and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in dental office settings
  • Dental radiology certification (state requirements vary)
  • OSHA and infection control training included
  • State-specific expanded duties permitted after certification

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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