For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,444 students in 90249, CA (there are , serving 603 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 90249, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90249, CA are One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School, Chapman Elementary School and Purche Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 90249 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90249, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90249, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 West 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6639
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6639
Gr: K-6 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1947 Marine Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-2275
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-2275
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Purche Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13210 Purche Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 323-3184
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 323-3184
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Charter School
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
90249, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crescendo Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
13000 South Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Environmental Charter High - Gardena (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90249, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90249, CA include One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School, Chapman Elementary School and Purche Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90249?
4 public schools are located in 90249.
What percentage of students in 90249 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 90249 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90249?
90249 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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