For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 360 students in 90247, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in 90247, CA is Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 90247 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90247, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90247, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 West 165th Pl.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 425-1605
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 425-1605
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
90247, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
C. Morley Sellery Special Education Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
15805 S. Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-1202
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-1202
Gr: 9-12
Crescendo Charter Preparatory West (Closed 2012)
Charter School
16110 South La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-8680
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-8680
Gr: K-5 | 215 students
Kipp Generations Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1415 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(213) 489-4461
Gardena, CA 90247
(213) 489-4461
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 90247, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 90247, CA include Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena.
How many public charter schools are located in 90247?
1 public charter schools are located in 90247.
What is the racial composition of students in 90247?
90247 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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