For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,084 students in 90248, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 163 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 90248, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90248, CA are One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, Moneta Continuation and Gardena Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90248 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90248, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90248, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1581 West 186th St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 324-1153
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 324-1153
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Moneta Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17951 South Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-4951
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-4951
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Gardena Senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West 182nd St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-5000
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
New Millennium Secondary
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West 182nd St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 999-6162
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 999-6162
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90248, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90248, CA include One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, Moneta Continuation and Gardena Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 90248?
4 public schools are located in 90248.
What percentage of students in 90248 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 90248 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90248?
90248 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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