For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,357 students in Hawthorne, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 938 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hawthorne, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, CA are Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, Richard Henry Dana Middle School and 138th Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Hawthorne, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4467 W. Brd.way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #33.
138th Street
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5403 W. 138th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Grades: 3-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Juan De Anza Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12110 Hindry Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
Ramona
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4617 W. 136th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Grades: K-5
| 764 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4091 W. 139th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-9423
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-9423
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #77.
Washington
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4339 W. 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
York
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11838 S. York Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-1189
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-1189
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #99.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4366 W. 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #1010.
Bud Carson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13838 S. Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1111.
Kornblum
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3620 W. El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-4294
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-4294
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #1212.
Eucalyptus
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12044 S. Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Grades: K-5
| 768 students
Rank: #1313.
Family First Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Ramona Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #1414.
Prairie Vista Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 S. Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #1515.
Zela Davis
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13435 S. Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1771
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1771
Grades: K-5
| 958 students
Rank: #1616.
Hawthorne High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4859 W. El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,844 students
Rank: #1717.
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11559 Cimarron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-1226
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-1226
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1818.
Renaissance County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Cerise Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
5309 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Grades: K-2
| 469 students
Hawthorne, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Recording Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Crescendo Charter Conservatory (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2506 West Imperial Hwy
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Da Vinci Innovation Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
2506 W. Imperial Hwy.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Grades: K-5
| 71 students
3530 W. 147th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Grades: K-2
| 371 students
Media Art Academy At Centinela (Closed 2009)
Charter School
14115 Chaudron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach (Closed 2015)
Charter School
13613 Hawthorne Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 871 students
Rise High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
13434 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Grades: 4-5
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Hawthorne, CA include Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, Richard Henry Dana Middle School and 138th Street.
How many public schools are located in Hawthorne, CA?
20 public schools are located in Hawthorne, CA.
What percentage of students in Hawthorne, CA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hawthorne, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne, CA?
Hawthorne, CA public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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