For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,345 students in 90221, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 694 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 90221, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 90221, CA are Clinton William Jefferson, Mayo Elementary School and Kelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90221 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90221, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90221, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton William Jefferson
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-7912
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-7912
Grades: K-8
| 791 students
Rank: #22.
Mayo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 N. Mayo Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6310
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6310
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Kelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2320 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6410
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6410
Grades: K-8
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Lifeline Education Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Grades: K-12
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Whaley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14401 S. Gibson Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6070
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6070
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 E. Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6170
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6170
Grades: K-8
| 580 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 N. Pannes St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6180
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6180
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 N. Bradfield Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6350
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6350
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
Rank: #1010.
Dominguez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15301 S. San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-0142
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 630-0142
Grades: 9-12
| 1,769 students
Rank: #1111.
Compton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 635-3881
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 635-3881
Grades: 9-12
| 1,345 students
Rank: #1212.
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: #1313.
Thurgood Marshall
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #1414.
Cesar Chavez Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15301 San Jose Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6340
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Unified Rop
Vocational School
700 N. Bullis Rd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6000
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2300 W. Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 639-4321
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 639-4321
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
90221, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges Preparatory Academy (Closed 2022)
Charter School
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ingenium Wings Independent Study - Compton (Closed 2020)
Charter School
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90221, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90221, CA include Clinton William Jefferson, Mayo Elementary School and Kelly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90221?
16 public schools are located in 90221.
What percentage of students in 90221 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 90221 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90221?
90221 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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