For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,656 students in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Harbor Gateway North are Moneta Continuation, One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School and Gardena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moneta Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17951 South Budlong Ave.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-4951
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-4951
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1581 West 186th St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 324-1153
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 324-1153
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Gardena Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
647 West Gardena Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-6967
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-6967
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 West 135th St.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-4454
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 324-4454
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
Gardena Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West 182nd St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-5000
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 354-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,407 students
Rank: #66.
Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 West 165th Pl.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 425-1605
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 425-1605
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #77.
New Millennium Secondary
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West 182nd St.
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 999-6162
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 999-6162
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena, CA include Moneta Continuation, One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School and Gardena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena?
the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway North, Gardena 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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