For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,216 students in Hawthorne, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 987 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, Wiseburn Middle School and Aviation Elementary School. 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 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hawthorne, CA (2025)
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: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Wiseburn Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #33.
Aviation Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5403 West 138th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Grades: 3-5
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Del Aire Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12110 Hindry Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
Family First Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12500 Ramona Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 946-0379
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #66.
Ramona
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4617 West 136th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Grades: K-5
| 765 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4091 West 139th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-9423
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-9423
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4366 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #99.
Washington
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4339 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bud Carson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13838 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
York
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11838 South York Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-1189
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-1189
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1212.
Eucalyptus
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12044 South Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Grades: K-5
| 737 students
Rank: #1313.
Prairie Vista Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 South Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1414.
Zela Davis
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13435 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1771
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1771
Grades: K-5
| 870 students
Rank: #1515.
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11559 Cimarron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-1226
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-1226
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1616.
Kornblum
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3620 West El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-4294
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-4294
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #1717.
Hawthorne High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4859 West El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #1818.
Renaissance County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Cerise Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Grades: 7-12
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
3530 West 147th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5309 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Grades: K-2
| 518 students
Hawthorne, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
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
14115 Chaudron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
13613 Hawthorne Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 871 students
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, Wiseburn Middle School and Aviation Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hawthorne?
20 public schools are located in Hawthorne.
What percentage of students in Hawthorne go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hawthorne are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hawthorne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hawthorne include: Hollyglen Elementary School vs. Del Aire Elementary School, Kornblum vs. Zela Davis, Del Aire Elementary School vs. Hollyglen Elementary School
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