Gardena · Los Angeles County
Schools in Gardena
Gardena’s 9 public elementary schools run from the 25th to the 87th percentile among the 5,721 California elementary schools we score (spring 2025 tests).
Gardena’s 9 public elementary schools · 1 dot each
California’s public elementary schools · 1 dot = 1 in 100
Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
Gardena’s 9 public elementary schools · 1 dot each
California’s public elementary schools · 1 dot = 1 in 100
Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
0Needs Support
2Developing
5Solid
2Strong
Highest in Gardena
Statewide percentile- One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street ElementarySolid Base87thStrong
- Chapman Elementary81stStrong
- Denker Avenue Elementary65thSolid
Context
The average Gardena elementary school had 19 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2024–25; the average California elementary school had 18 in 100.
The other 6 elementary schools
- One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street ElementaryGrowth Engine63rdSolid
- One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary61stSolid
- Amestoy Elementary57thSolid
- Gardena ElementaryGrowth Engine56thSolid
- One Hundred Fifty-Third Street47thDeveloping
- Purche Avenue Elementary25thDeveloping
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level.
Gardena’s 2 public middle schools run from the 40th to the 57th percentile among the 2,177 California middle schools we score (spring 2025 tests).
Gardena’s 2 public middle schools · 1 dot each
California’s public middle schools · 1 dot = 1 in 100
Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
Gardena’s 2 public middle schools · 1 dot each
California’s public middle schools · 1 dot = 1 in 100
Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
0Needs Support
1Developing
1Solid
0Strong
Middle schools in Gardena
Statewide percentile- Environmental Charter Middle - GardenaGrowth Engine · On the Rise · Charter school. Check how it admits students.57thSolid
- Robert E. Peary Middle40thDeveloping
Gardena’s 2 public high schools run from the 42nd to the 61st percentile among the 1,500 California high schools we score (spring 2025 tests).
Gardena’s 2 public high schools · 1 dot each
California’s public high schools · 1 dot = 1 in 100
Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
Gardena’s 2 public high schools · 1 dot each
California’s public high schools · 1 dot = 1 in 100
Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
0Needs Support
1Developing
1Solid
0Strong
High schools in Gardena
Statewide percentile- Environmental Charter High - GardenaCharter school. Check how it admits students.61stSolid
- Gardena Senior High42ndDeveloping
Also in Gardena, not ranked with these schools
- Moneta ContinuationContinuation high school: compared only with other continuation schools
- New Millennium SecondaryNo Scope Score this year
3 private schools in Gardena aren’t shown: they don’t take the state tests, so we don’t score them.
See them
- Junipero Serra High SchoolPrivate · Roman Catholic · grades 9-12 · 345 students
- Maria ReginaPrivate · Roman Catholic · grades Pre-K-8 · 196 students
- Limai AcademyPrivate · Nonsectarian · grades Pre-K-8 · 17 students
More places to look
School districts
ZIP codes
Guides
Before kindergarten
A district outline or ZIP code doesn’t decide which school a child attends. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district. See these schools on the map ›
Questions parents ask
Are the public schools in Gardena good?
Gardena’s 9 public elementary schools run from the 25th to the 87th percentile among the 5,721 California elementary schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 2 Strong, 5 Solid and 2 Developing. Gardena’s 2 public middle schools run from the 40th to the 57th percentile among the 2,177 California middle schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 1 Solid and 1 Developing. Gardena’s 2 public high schools run from the 42nd to the 61st percentile among the 1,500 California high schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 1 Solid and 1 Developing. A percentile compares a school with California public schools at the same level that we score; it isn’t a grade. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Gardena rank highest?
Elementary: One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary, 87th percentile statewide (Strong). Middle: Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena, 57th percentile statewide (Solid). High: Environmental Charter High - Gardena, 61st percentile statewide (Solid). Each level is ranked separately, and a few percentiles apart is a tie. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Gardena compare with California?
The average Gardena elementary school had 19 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2024–25; the average California elementary school had 18 in 100. These are averages of school rates: each school counts once, whatever its size.
Does living in Gardena decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Where do these results come from?
California’s state tests (CAASPP) from spring 2025 and chronic-absence rates for 2024–25, both published by the California Department of Education. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations, not official state ratings. Private schools don’t take the state tests, so we don’t score them. Methodology and limitations.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Download these schools (CSV) · free to use under CC BY 4.0 with attribution · How we score schools