For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 844 students in Gardena, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gardena, CA are Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena and New Millennium Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardena, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Gardena have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gardena, CA (2026)
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
Rank: #22.
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 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Charter School
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Gardena, 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 Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
13000 South Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Environmental Charter High - Gardena (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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 Gardena, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gardena, CA include Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena and New Millennium Secondary.
How many public charter schools are located in Gardena?
3 public charter schools are located in Gardena.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardena?
Gardena public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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