For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,534 students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Compton, CA.
The neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Compton, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.17, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Compton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2508 East 133rd St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6190
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6190
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 East 130th St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6110
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6110
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Compton Community
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 West 134th St.
Compton, CA 90222
(323) 607-8811
Compton, CA 90222
(323) 607-8811
Grades: K-8
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2270 East 122nd St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6430
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6430
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Compton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Compton, CA include Jefferson Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School and Kipp Compton Community.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Compton?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Compton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Compton?
the neighborhood of South Los Angeles, Compton public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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