Best Gardena Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,977 students in Gardena, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardena, CA are One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School, Chapman Elementary School and Denker Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardena, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gardena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Gardena, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 West 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6639
Gr: K-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1947 Marine Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-2275
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Denker Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1620 West 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-9420
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Amestoy Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1048 West 149th St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-5592
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1581 West 186th St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 324-1153
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
One Hundred Fifty-third Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 West 153rd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 323-1029
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Purche Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13210 Purche Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 323-3184
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #88.
Gardena Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
647 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-6967
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #99.
One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 West 135th St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-4454
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
812 West 165th Pl.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 425-1605
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1111.
Robert E. Peary Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 225-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gardena, California

Gardena, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15805 S. Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-1202
Gr: 9-12
13000 South Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Minority enrollment: 99%
16110 South La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-8680
Gr: K-5 | 215 students
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1415 West Gardena Blvd.
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 elementary schools in Gardena, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardena, CA include One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School, Chapman Elementary School and Denker Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gardena?
11 public elementary schools are located in Gardena.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardena?
Gardena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gardena are often viewed compared to one another?

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