For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,406 students in Lawndale, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawndale, CA are Mark Twain Elementary School, Lucille J. Smith Elementary School and Jane Addams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawndale, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawndale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
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 elementary schools in Lawndale, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawndale, CA include Mark Twain Elementary School, Lucille J. Smith Elementary School and Jane Addams Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawndale?
8 public elementary schools are located in Lawndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawndale?
Lawndale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lawndale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lawndale include: Will Rogers Middle School vs. Jane Addams Middle School, Jane Addams Middle School vs. Will Rogers Middle School
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