For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,842 students in 90745, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 371 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 90745, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90745, CA are Two Hundred Thirty-second Place Elementary School, Carson Street Elementary School and Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90745 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90745, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90745, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Two Hundred Thirty-second Place Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23240 Archibald Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-8710
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-8710
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Carson Street Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
161 East Carson St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-4508
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-4508
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1465
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1465
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Caroldale Learning Community
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22424 Caroldale Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
Grades: K-8
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Dolores Street Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22526 Dolores St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-2565
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-2565
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Stephen M. White Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22102 South Figueroa St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,386 students
Rank: #77.
Del Amo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21228 Water St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-5351
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-5351
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #88.
Catskill Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23536 Catskill Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-7241
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-7241
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #99.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21820 Bonita St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-5700
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1010.
Carson Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-6000
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,378 students
Rank: #1111.
Bonita Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21929 Bonita St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-8588
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-8588
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1212.
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1455
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1455
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Tree Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22628 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
90745, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Tree Continuation High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22628 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
23536 Catskill Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(424) 222-4588
Carson, CA 90745
(424) 222-4588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90745, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90745, CA include Two Hundred Thirty-second Place Elementary School, Carson Street Elementary School and Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School.
How many public schools are located in 90745?
13 public schools are located in 90745.
What percentage of students in 90745 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 90745 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90745?
90745 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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