For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,353 students in 90061, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 90061, CA are Kipp Compton Community, New Designs Charter School-watts and Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90061 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90061, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90061, CA Public Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Compton Community
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 793-4363
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 793-4363
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
New Designs Charter School-watts
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12714 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 418-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(888) 660-6736
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Barack Obama Charter
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 566-4590
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
90061, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Animo Locke Ace Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2172
Grades: 8-10
| 270 students
Animo Locke II College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
325 East 111th St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Sojourner Truth Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
11015 Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 420-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
13305 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 898-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 90061, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 90061, CA include Kipp Compton Community, New Designs Charter School-watts and Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 90061, CA?
4 public charter schools are located in 90061, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 90061, CA?
90061, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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