For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,955 students in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA.
The neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.35, which is less than the California public elementary school average of 0.64.
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 the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1581 West 186th St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 324-1153
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 324-1153
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Gardena Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
647 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-6967
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-6967
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 West 135th St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-4454
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-4454
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA include One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, Gardena Elementary School and One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena?
the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, 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).
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