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Best 90247 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,253 students in 90247, CA (there are , serving 510 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 90247, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90247, CA are Denker Avenue Elementary School, Amestoy Elementary School and One Hundred Fifty-third Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90247 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90247, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 90247, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denker Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1620 West 162nd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-9420
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Amestoy Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1048 West 149th St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-5592
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
One Hundred Fifty-third Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 West 153rd St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 323-1029
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Gardena Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
647 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-6967
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #55.
One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 West 135th St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-4454
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
812 West 165th Pl.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 425-1605
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Robert E. Peary Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 225-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 90247 California

90247, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15805 S. Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 327-1202
Gr: 9-12
16110 South La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-8680
Gr: K-5 | 215 students
1415 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(213) 489-4461
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90247, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90247?
7 public schools are located in 90247.
What percentage of students in 90247 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 90247 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90247?
90247 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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