For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools in 90249, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90249 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90249, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Best 90249, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 W. 156th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6639
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6639
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Chapman Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Purche Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13210 Purche Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 323-3184
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 323-3184
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
90249, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crescendo Charter Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
13000 South Van Ness Ave
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 329-1300
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Environmental Charter High - Gardena (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 214-3408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Executive Preparatory Academy Of Finance (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2814 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Gardena, CA 90249
(323) 756-1426
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90249, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90249, CA include One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary School, Chapman Elementary School and Purche Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90249?
3 public elementary schools are located in 90249.
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