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Best Schools in 90249, CA
90249, CA has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,347 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 90249 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 90249, CA
The top high schools in 90249, 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. Leuzinger High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centinela Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1896 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 90249, CA
The top middle schools in 90249, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Will Rogers Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 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 90249, CA
The top elementary schools in 90249, 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. Chapman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
3. Mark Twain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 595 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. Purche Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
7. F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawndale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
8. West Athens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
9. Limai Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Limai Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 17 Students
10. Maria Regina
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maria Regina • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 90249, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
90249, CA has a total population of 27,197 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 90249, 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 90249, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 90249, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 90249, 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 90249, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 90249, CA
How many schools are in 90249, CA?
90249, CA has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,347 students in total.
How do schools in 90249 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 90249 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 90249 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 90249?
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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