Top 10 Best Hawthorne Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 9,025 students in Hawthorne, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA are Richard Henry Dana Middle School, 138th Street and Juan De Anza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawthorne, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5504 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #22.
138th Street
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5403 W. 138th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Grades: 3-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Juan De Anza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12110 Hindry Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Ramona
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4617 W. 136th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Grades: K-5
| 750 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4091 W. 139th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-9423
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4366 W. 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #77.
Washington
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4339 W. 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bud Carson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13838 S. Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
York
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11838 S. York Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-1189
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1010.
Eucalyptus
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12044 S. Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Grades: K-5
| 715 students
Rank: #1111.
Prairie Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13600 S. Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #1212.
Zela Davis
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13435 S. Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1771
Grades: K-5
| 899 students
Rank: #1313.
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11559 Cimarron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-1226
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Kornblum
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 W. El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-4294
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juan Cabrillo Elementary School
Magnet School
5309 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Grades: K-2
| 477 students
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Hawthorne, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2506 West Imperial Hwy
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
2506 W. Imperial Hwy.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Grades: K-5
| 71 students
3530 W. 147th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Grades: K-2
| 371 students
14115 Chaudron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
13613 Hawthorne Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 871 students
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
13434 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Grades: 4-5
| 490 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA include Richard Henry Dana Middle School, 138th Street and Juan De Anza Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne?
15 public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hawthorne are often viewed compared to one another?

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