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Best Schools in 90247, CA
90247, CA has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,810 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 90247 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90247, CA
The top high schools in 90247, 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. Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
3. George Washington Preparatory High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 744 Students
Best Middle Schools in 90247, CA
The top middle schools in 90247, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Environmental Charter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Environmental Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
2. Robert E. Peary Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
3. Animo Legacy Charter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Animo Legacy Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 90247, CA
The top elementary schools in 90247, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. One Hundred Fifty-sixth Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 352 Students
2. Denker Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 672 Students
3. Amestoy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
4. One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 566 Students
5. One Hundred Fifty-third Street
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
6. Gardena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
7. West Athens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
8. Kipp Generations Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Lea 17 District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 117 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90247, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90247, CA has a total population of 48,497 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90247, 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 90247, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90247, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90247, 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 90247, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90247, CA
How many schools are in 90247, CA?
90247, CA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,810 students in total.
How do schools in 90247 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 90247 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 90247 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90247?
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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