For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,982 students in El Segundo, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 275 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in El Segundo, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). El Segundo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in El Segundo, CA are Center Street Elementary School, Da Vinci Science and El Segundo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Segundo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in El Segundo have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in El Segundo, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Center St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2676
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2676
Grades: K-5
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Da Vinci Science
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
El Segundo High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: #44.
Richmond Street Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 Richmond St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 606-6831
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 606-6831
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
El Segundo Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 Center St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #66.
Da Vinci Connect
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12501 Isis Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: K-12
| 659 students
Rank: #77.
Da Vinci Communications
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N. Douglas
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Arena High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Arena St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2650
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2650
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Success Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13530 Aviation Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1010.
Da Vinci Design
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N. Douglas
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #1111.
Da Vinci Rise High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
El Segundo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
California Pacific Charter School Of Kern (Closed 2015)
Charter School
840 Apollo St., Ste. 222
El Segundo, CA 90245
(209) 986-6150
El Segundo, CA 90245
(209) 986-6150
Grades: K-12
| 330 students
840 Apollo St
El Segundo, CA 90245
(858) 952-9614
El Segundo, CA 90245
(858) 952-9614
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Kaplan Academy Of Southern California (Closed 2012)
Charter School
840 Apollo St
El Segundo, CA 90245
(800) 858-0757
El Segundo, CA 90245
(800) 858-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 693 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in El Segundo, CA?
The top ranked public schools in El Segundo, CA include Center Street Elementary School, Da Vinci Science and El Segundo High School. El Segundo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in El Segundo, CA?
11 public schools are located in El Segundo, CA.
What percentage of students in El Segundo, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in El Segundo, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in El Segundo, CA?
El Segundo, CA public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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