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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 90280 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 16,021 students in 90280, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 465 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 90280, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90280, CA are Bryson Avenue Elementary School, Hollydale and Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High School Complex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90280 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 90280, CA 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 90280, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4470 Missouri Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7141
Gr: K-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Hollydale
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5511 Century Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Victoria Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3320 Missouri Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1261
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2777 Willow Pl.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5760
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #66.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8435 Victoria Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 249-9559
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9820 Madison Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3900
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #99.
Tweedy Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9724 Pinehurst Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-2828
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8616 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
Gr: K-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1111.
San Miguel Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 San Miguel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-0511
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1212.
Montara Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10018 Montara Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1451
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8628 San Gabriel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1488
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
South Gate Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3351 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Simon Rodia Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Sequoia Dr.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Liberty Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2728 Liberty Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 583-4196
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
South East High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2720 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,990 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Stanford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2833 Illinois Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-8117
Gr: 1-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
South Gate Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Odyssey Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8693 Dearborn Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-5536
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2121.
Westbrook Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2340 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(213) 745-4928
Gr: 6-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2222.
Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7531
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3211 Santa Ana St.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 582-7358
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2560 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Stanford Primary Center
3020 Kansas Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
Gr: K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90280, CA?
How many public schools are located in 90280?
25 public schools are located in 90280.
What percentage of students in 90280 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 90280 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90280?
90280 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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