Top 10 Best Compton Public Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 17,853 students in Compton, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,154 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Compton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
Compton, CA public schools have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public schools of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Compton, CA Public Schools (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
2210 E. 130th St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6110
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Charter School
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bunche Middle School
12338 Mona Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
2505 W. 156th St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6130
Grades: K-7
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
2606 N. Central Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-2715
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School
Alternative School
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
6500 Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-7912
Grades: K-8
| 774 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Community Day High School
Alternative School
2300 W. Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Community Day Middle School
Alternative School
2300 W. Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2601 N. Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6080
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton High School
1200 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 635-3881
Grades: 9-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Step
Special Education School
Reading: <50%
417 W. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4321
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Unified Rop
Vocational School
700 N. Bullis Rd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis Middle School
621 W. Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
905 N. Aranbe St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6160
Grades: K-8
| 670 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dominguez High School
15301 S. San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-0142
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: n/an/a
1011 E. Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6170
Grades: K-8
| 609 students
Rank: n/an/a
2600 W. Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 N. Pannes St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6180
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
2508 E. 133rd St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6190
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: n/an/a
2320 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6410
Grades: K-8
| 734 students
Rank: n/an/a
1321 W. Laurel St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6440
Grades: K-8
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lifeline Education Charter
Charter School
225 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Grades: K-12
| 694 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 S. Dwight St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6460
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
2270 E. 122nd St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6430
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
915 N. Mayo Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6310
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
14431 Stanford Ave.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6320
Grades: K-8
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
1305 S. Oleander St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6420
Grades: K-8
| 607 students
Rank: n/an/a
1450 W. El Segundo Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6330
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 N. Bradfield Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6350
Grades: K-8
| 640 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1301 N. Acacia Ave.
Compton, CA 90227
(310) 898-6360
Grades: K-8
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thurgood Marshall
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 W. Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6370
Grades: K-8
| 637 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walton Middle School
900 W. Greenleaf Ave.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Show 3 more public schools in Compton, CA (out of 38 total schools)
Loading...
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Compton, California

Compton, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2300 West Caldwell St
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6140
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
2300 W. Caldwell St. Bldg. A
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-7329
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
310 East El Segundo Blvd
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6434
Grades: 3-6
| 326 students
12501 N. Wilmington
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
12721 South Willowbrook Ave
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-4531
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Compton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Compton, CA include Anderson Elementary School, Bridges Preparatory Academy and Bunche Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Compton, CA?
38 public schools are located in Compton, CA.
What percentage of students in Compton, CA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Compton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Compton, CA?
Compton, 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).

Recent Articles

Foreign Language Study Abroad
Foreign Language Study Abroad
We've put together this resource guide to help students, adults and professionals get the information they require to choose a good destination to study language abroad.
Cops and Children: Why Police Officers are Stationed at Elementary Schools
Cops and Children: Why Police Officers are Stationed at Elementary Schools
Learn about the growing trend of stationing police officers at elementary schools and the benefits of establishing a legal environment on campus at a young age.
Demystifying IEPs
Demystifying IEPs
Unlock the power of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in this comprehensive guide. Discover how IEPs support students with diverse needs, including behavioral challenges. This article is a must-read for parents navigating the education system and aspiring teachers seeking to make a positive impact.