Best Gardena Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,479 students in Gardena, CA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Gardena, CA are Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena and Robert E. Peary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Gardena, CA public middle schools have an score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Gardena have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena

Charter School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
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812 West 165th Pl.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 425-1605

Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Rank: #22.

Robert E. Peary Middle School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
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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

C. Morley Sellery Special Education Center (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

15805 S. Budlong Ave.
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

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

Gr: K-5 | 215 students

Environmental Charter High - Gardena (Closed 2023)

Charter School

2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408

Executive Preparatory Academy Of Finance (Closed 2023)

2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
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

Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gardena, CA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Gardena, CA include Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena and Robert E. Peary Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Gardena?

2 public middle schools are located in Gardena.

What is the racial composition of students in Gardena?

Gardena public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Gardena are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gardena include: Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena vs. Robert E. Peary Middle School, Robert E. Peary Middle School vs. Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena