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Best Schools in 90061, CA
90061, CA has 23 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,088 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 90061 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90061, CA
The top high schools in 90061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardena Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1560 Students
2. University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
3. Centennial High
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 929 Students
4. Animo Compton Charter
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Animo Compton Charter District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 319 Students
5. Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
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Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
6. Benjamin Banneker Career And Transition Center
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 12 • 178 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90061, CA
The top middle schools in 90061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enterprise Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
2. Robert E. Peary Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
3. Samuel Gompers Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
4. Animo Legacy Charter Middle
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Animo Legacy Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
5. Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle
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Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 156 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90061, CA
The top elementary schools in 90061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. One Hundred Twenty-second Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
2. Figueroa Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
3. One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 566 Students
4. Mckinley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 404 Students
5. One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
6. One Hundred Sixteenth Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 417 Students
7. One Hundred Eighteenth Street
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 498 Students
8. West Athens Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
9. One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 857 Students
10. Kipp Compton Community
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Kipp Compton Community District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 551 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90061, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90061, CA has a total population of 28,823 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 62%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90061, 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 90061, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90061, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90061, 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 90061, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90061, CA
How many schools are in 90061, CA?
90061, CA has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,088 students in total.
How do schools in 90061 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 90061 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 90061 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90061?
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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