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Best Schools in 90059, CA
90059, CA has 31 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 15 elementary) serving 14,622 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 90059 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90059, CA
The top high schools in 90059, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. King/drew Medical Magnet High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
2. Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
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Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
3. Jordan High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 797 Students
4. New Designs Charter School-watts
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New Designs Charter School-watts District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 255 Students
5. Centennial High
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 929 Students
6. Alliance Cindy And Bill Simon Technology Academy High
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Alliance Cindy And Bill Simon Technology Acad High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 507 Students
7. Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
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Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90059, CA
The top middle schools in 90059, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willowbrook Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
2. Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle
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Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
3. Enterprise Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
4. Bunche Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
5. Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle
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Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
6. Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
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Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
7. Samuel Gompers Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
8. Edwin Markham Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90059, CA
The top elementary schools in 90059, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 353 Students
2. One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
3. Ritter Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
4. Weigand Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students
5. Martin Luther King Elementary
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 326 Students
6. Carver Elementary
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 335 Students
7. Compton Avenue Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students
8. Mckinley Elementary
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 404 Students
9. One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
10. One Hundred Twelfth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90059, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90059, CA has a total population of 43,634 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 61%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90059, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 90059, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90059, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90059, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 90059, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90059, CA
How many schools are in 90059, CA?
90059, CA has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 14,622 students in total.
How do schools in 90059 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 90059 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 90059 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90059?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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