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Best 90220 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,456 students in 90220, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 382 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 90220, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90220, CA are Laurel Street Elementary School, Tibby Elementary School and Compton Community Day Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90220 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90220, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90220, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Street Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1321 West Laurel St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6440
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #22.
Tibby Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 West Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6370
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #33.
Compton Community Day Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #44.
Dickison Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
905 North Aranbe St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6160
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14431 Stanford Ave.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6320
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Bursch Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 West 156th St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6130
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #77.
Davis Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
621 West Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Compton Step
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
417 West Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4321
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 South Oleander St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6420
Gr: K-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1010.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 South Dwight St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6460
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1111.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 West Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1212.
Bunche Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12338 Mona Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #1313.
Walton Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Greenleaf Ave.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6060
Gr: 7-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Community Day High School
Alternative School
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90220, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90220?
14 public schools are located in 90220.
What percentage of students in 90220 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 90220 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90220?
90220 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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