For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,790 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, Centinela Valley Independent Study and Environmental Charter High - Lawndale. 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 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3728 West 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-9134
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-9134
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16315 Grevillea Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 214-3400
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 214-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Lucille J. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Jane Addams Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4535 West 153rd Pl.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-4806
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-4806
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
William Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4130 West 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-0197
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-0197
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Will Rogers Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4110 West 154th St.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-1197
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-1197
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #99.
Leuzinger High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4118 West Rosecrans Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 1,924 students
Rank: #1010.
Lawndale High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14901 South Inglewood Ave.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 263-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,680 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1212.
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3533 West Marine Blvd.
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-1121
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-1121
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Lawndale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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, Centinela Valley Independent Study and Environmental Charter High - Lawndale.
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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