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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Inglewood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 13,503 students in Inglewood, CA (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,347 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Inglewood, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Inglewood, CA are Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter and Lennox Mathematics Science And Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inglewood, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Inglewood have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Inglewood, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1
Rank: #22.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
830 North La Brea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lennox Mathematics Science And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11036 Hawthorne Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 680-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #44.
New Opportunities Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 South La Brea Ave., Ste. 3
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 946-0379
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Dolores Huerta Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4125 West 105th St.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 677-7050
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 West Imperial Hwy.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 793-0157
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Icef Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
434 South Grevillea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(323) 298-6420
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #88.
Buford Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4919 West 109th St.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 680-8900
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10322 Condon Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 680-5650
Gr: K-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1010.
La Tijera Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 North La Tijera Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5260
Gr: K-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1111.
Century Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10935 South Spinning Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(323) 757-8231
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1212.
Moffett Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11050 Larch Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 680-6200
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1313.
Century Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 South Maple St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-2286
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Centinela
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1123 Marlborough Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5440
Gr: K-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Felton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10417 Felton Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 680-8950
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1616.
Lennox Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11033 Buford Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90304
(310) 419-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1717.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
430 Venice Way
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5460
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Bennett/kew Leadership Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11710 South Cherry Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5400
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
City Honors International Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 West Regent St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Frank D. Parent
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5354 West 64th St.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 680-5430
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Inglewood High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
231 South Grevillea Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Hudnall (Claude) Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
331 West Olive St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5420
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Oak Street
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
633 South Oak St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5340
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Inglewood Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
441 West Hillcrest Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2525.
Kelso (William H.)
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
809 East Kelso St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5480
Gr: K-7 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2626.
Crozier (George W.) Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 West Regent St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5280
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2727.
Beulah Payne Steam Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 West 94th St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5410
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #2828.
Grace Hopper Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Grace Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 910-0230
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2929.
Morningside High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10500 South Yukon Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5230
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3030.
Woodworth-monroe Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10711 10th Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 680-5310
Gr: K-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Iovine And Young Center Inglewood
120 West Regent St.
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 680-5280

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many public schools are located in Inglewood?
31 public schools are located in Inglewood.
What percentage of students in Inglewood go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Inglewood are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Inglewood?
Inglewood 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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