For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,196 students in 90249, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 756 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 90249, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
Public schools in zipcode 90249 have a diversity score of 0.66, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90249, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 W. 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6639
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6639
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1947 Marine Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-2275
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-2275
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Purche Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13210 Purche Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 323-3184
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 323-3184
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Charter School
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
90249, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crescendo Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
13000 South Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Executive Preparatory Academy Of Finance (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90249, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90249, CA include One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School, Chapman Elementary School and Purche Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90249, CA?
4 public schools are located in 90249, CA.
What percentage of students in 90249, CA go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 90249, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90249, CA?
90249, CA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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