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Best Schools in 90221, CA
90221, CA has 32 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 20,825 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 90221 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90221, CA
The top high schools in 90221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Compton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
2. Dominguez High
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Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1769 Students
3. Paramount High
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3737 Students
4. Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1606 Students
5. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 712 Students
6. Cesar Chavez Continuation High
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Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90221, CA
The top middle schools in 90221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Davis Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
2. Whaley Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Leona Jackson
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
4. Bunche Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
5. Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students
6. Bridges Preparatory Academy
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Bridges Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 118 Students
7. Hosler Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 951 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90221, CA
The top elementary schools in 90221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
2. Dominguez Elementary
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
3. Clinton William Jefferson
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 791 Students
4. Jefferson Elementary
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 705 Students
5. Mayo Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 461 Students
6. Kelly Elementary
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 743 Students
7. Ralph Bunche Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 248 Students
8. Wesley Gaines
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
9. Dickison Elementary
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 674 Students
10. Helen Keller Elementary
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90221, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90221, CA has a total population of 52,583 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 58%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90221, 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 90221, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90221, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90221, 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 90221, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90221, CA
How many schools are in 90221, CA?
90221, CA has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 20,825 students in total.
How do schools in 90221 perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in 90221 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 90221 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90221?
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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