For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,478 students in Lawndale, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Lawndale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lawndale, CA are Mark Twain Elementary School, Environmental Charter High - Lawndale and Centinela Valley Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawndale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lawndale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lawndale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3728 West 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-9134
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-9134
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16315 Grevillea Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 214-3400
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 214-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Centinela Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4951 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Jane Addams Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4535 West 153rd Pl.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-4806
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-4806
Gr: 6-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Lucille J. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4521 West 147th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 970-2915
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 970-2915
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
William Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4130 West 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-0197
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-0197
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Will Rogers Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4110 West 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-1197
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-1197
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Billy Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14429 Condon Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-6140
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-6140
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Leuzinger High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4118 West Rosecrans Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Gr: 9-12 | 1,981 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3533 West Marine Blvd.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-1121
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-1121
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
William Green Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4520 West 168th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 370-3585
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 370-3585
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Lawndale High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14901 South Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
R. K. Lloyde High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4951 Marine Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lawndale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Bay Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4409 Redondo Beach Blvd.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(424) 255-4066
Lawndale, CA 90260
(424) 255-4066
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawndale, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawndale, CA include Mark Twain Elementary School, Environmental Charter High - Lawndale and Centinela Valley Independent Study.
How many public schools are located in Lawndale?
13 public schools are located in Lawndale.
What percentage of students in Lawndale go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Lawndale are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawndale?
Lawndale public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lawndale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lawndale include: Will Rogers Middle School vs. Jane Addams Middle School, Leuzinger High School vs. Lawndale High School, Jane Addams Middle School vs. Will Rogers Middle School
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