For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,486 students in Compton, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Compton, CA are Lifeline Education Charter, Kipp Compton Community and Bridges Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Compton, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Compton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Compton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lifeline Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Grades: K-12
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Compton Community
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 West 134th St.
Compton, CA 90222
(323) 607-8811
Compton, CA 90222
(323) 607-8811
Grades: K-8
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Compton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2300 West Caldwell St
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6140
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6140
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
2300 W. Caldwell St. Bldg. A
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-7329
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-7329
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
310 East El Segundo Blvd
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6434
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6434
Grades: 3-6
| 326 students
Harriet Tubman High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12501 N. Wilmington
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
1200 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Tri Community Pau High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12721 South Willowbrook Ave
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-4531
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-4531
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Compton, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Compton, CA include Lifeline Education Charter, Kipp Compton Community and Bridges Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Compton?
3 public charter schools are located in Compton.
What is the racial composition of students in Compton?
Compton public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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