For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,504 students in 90221, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 743 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 90221, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
Public schools in zipcode 90221 have a diversity score of 0.23, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90221, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton William Jefferson
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-7912
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-7912
Grades: K-8
| 774 students
Rank: #22.
Mayo Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
915 N. Mayo Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6310
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6310
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Lifeline Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Grades: K-12
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6410
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6410
Grades: K-8
| 734 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N. Bradfield Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6350
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6350
Grades: K-8
| 640 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 E. Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6170
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6170
Grades: K-8
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Whaley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14401 S. Gibson Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6070
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6070
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #88.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 N. Pannes St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6180
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6180
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Compton High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 635-3881
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 635-3881
Grades: 9-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #1111.
Dominguez High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15301 S. San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-0142
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-0142
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #1212.
Thurgood Marshall
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Rank: #1313.
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤1% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Charter School
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Unified Rop
Vocational School
700 N. Bullis Rd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6000
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
90221, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges Preparatory Academy (Closed 2022)
Charter School
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ingenium Wings Independent Study - Compton (Closed 2021)
Charter School
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90221, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90221, CA include Clinton William Jefferson, Mayo Elementary School and Lifeline Education Charter.
How many public schools are located in 90221, CA?
15 public schools are located in 90221, CA.
What percentage of students in 90221, CA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 90221, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90221, CA?
90221, CA public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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