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Best 90745 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,732 students in 90745, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 345 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 90745, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90745, CA are Two Hundred Thirty-second Place Elementary School, Carson Street Elementary School and Dolores Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90745 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90745, CA 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 90745, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90745, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90745?
13 public schools are located in 90745.
What percentage of students in 90745 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 90745 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90745?
90745 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).

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