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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Carson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,676 students in Carson, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 452 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Carson, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carson, CA are California Academy Of Mathematics And Science, Two Hundred Thirty-second Place Elementary School and Carson Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Carson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Carson, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Two Hundred Thirty-second Place Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23240 Archibald Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-8710
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Carson Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
161 East Carson St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-4508
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Annalee Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19410 South Annalee Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 537-4740
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #55.
Dolores Street Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22526 Dolores St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-2565
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Caroldale Learning Community
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22424 Caroldale Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Stephen M. White Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22102 South Figueroa St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Towne Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18924 Towne Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 329-3505
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Catskill Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23536 Catskill Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-7241
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Del Amo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21228 Water St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-5351
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16223 South Haskins Ln.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 898-6120
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1212.
Ambler Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
319 East Sherman Dr.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 532-4090
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21820 Bonita St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Academy Of Medical Arts At Carson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Leapwood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19302 Leapwood Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 327-8245
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Carson Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Academies Of Education And Empowerment At Carson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22328 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 847-1455
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Bonita Street Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21929 Bonita St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-8588
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 661-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Broadacres Avenue Elementary Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19424 South Broadacres Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 537-1980
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Eagle Tree Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22628 South Main St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 549-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #2222.
Magnolia Science Academy 3
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 637-3806
Gr: 6-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Academy Of The Arts & Entertainment
Alternative School
1254 East Helmick St.
Carson, CA 90746
(424) 444-0488
Gr: K-12 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Carson, CA?
How many public schools are located in Carson?
23 public schools are located in Carson.
What percentage of students in Carson go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Carson are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carson?
Carson public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carson are often viewed compared to one another?

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