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Best Hawthorne Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 9,120 students in Hawthorne, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA are Wiseburn Middle School, Aviation Elementary School and Del Aire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawthorne, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wiseburn Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5504 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Gr: 6-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Aviation Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5403 West 138th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Gr: 3-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Del Aire Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12110 Hindry Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Ramona
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4617 West 136th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Gr: K-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4091 West 139th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-9423
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
York
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11838 South York Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-1189
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Washington
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4339 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4366 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Eucalyptus
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12044 South Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Gr: K-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Zela Davis
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13435 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1771
Gr: K-5 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Cimarron Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11559 Cimarron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 757-1226
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Bud Carson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13838 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Prairie Vista Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13600 South Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Kornblum
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 West El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-4294
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Hollyglen Elementary School
5309 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Gr: K-2 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA include Wiseburn Middle School, Aviation Elementary School and Del Aire Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne?
15 public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hawthorne are often viewed compared to one another?

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