For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 886 students in Hawaiian Gardens, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hawaiian Gardens, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hawaiian Gardens, CA are Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School, Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle School and Hawaiian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hawaiian Gardens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hawaiian Gardens, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22215 Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7855
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7855
Gr: K-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21409 South Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7805
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7805
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hawaiian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12350 East 226th St.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7865
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7865
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hawaiian Gardens, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hawaiian Gardens, CA include Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School, Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle School and Hawaiian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hawaiian Gardens?
3 public schools are located in Hawaiian Gardens.
What percentage of students in Hawaiian Gardens go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hawaiian Gardens are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hawaiian Gardens?
Hawaiian Gardens public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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