For the 2023-24 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 16,609 students in South Gate, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 466 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in South Gate, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in South Gate, CA are International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex, South East High School and Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Gate, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South Gate have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best South Gate, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Grades: 6-12
| 939 students
Rank: #22.
South East High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3400
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,900 students
Rank: #33.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7540
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
South Gate Senior High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,867 students
Rank: #55.
Hollydale
Math: 19% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5511 Century Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
Grades: K-8
| 848 students
Rank: #66.
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7531
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Odyssey Continuation
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8693 Dearborn Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #88.
Valiente College Preparatory Charter
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8691 Ca Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
Grades: 5-8
| 127 students
Rank: #99.
Simon Rodia Continuation
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Sequoia Dr.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
4470 Missouri Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7141
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7141
Grades: K-5
| 700 students
Rank: n/an/a
8435 Victoria Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 249-9559
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 249-9559
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Corazon Academy
Charter School
9325 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
Grades: K-8
| 1,039 students
Rank: n/an/a
2728 Liberty Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 583-4196
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 583-4196
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
9820 Madison Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3900
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3900
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
10018 Montara Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1451
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1451
Grades: K-6
| 642 students
Rank: n/an/a
8628 San Gabriel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1488
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1488
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Miguel Elementary School
Reading: 20-24%
9801 San Miguel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-0511
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-0511
Grades: K-5
| 685 students
Rank: n/an/a
4100 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,379 students
Rank: n/an/a
2560 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,167 students
Rank: n/an/a
2833 Illinois Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-8117
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-8117
Grades: 1-5
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
3020 Kansas Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
Grades: K
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
3211 Santa Ana St.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 582-7358
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 582-7358
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
9724 Pinehurst Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-2828
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-2828
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
3320 Missouri Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1261
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1261
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
2777 Willow Pl.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5760
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5760
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Gate, CA?
The top ranked public schools in South Gate, CA include International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex, South East High School and Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex.
How many public schools are located in South Gate, CA?
25 public schools are located in South Gate, CA.
What percentage of students in South Gate, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in South Gate, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Gate, CA?
South Gate, CA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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