Schools in 90247 — Gardena, California: 90247 schools average near the state. The 10.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
90247 has 7 ranked schools in Gardena, averaging a Scope Score of 38.3/100 — within 0.5 points of the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 90247's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.1 to 42.7, a 10.6-point spread.
How 90247 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Denker Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 43 and 25.5% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 90247's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +79 scale-score points across 5 schools in 90247 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90247 averages 20.6%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 90247's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90247 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90247 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90247 | Gardena | — | 7 | 38.3/100 | — |
| 90249 | Gardena | 1.4 | 4 | 48.5/100 | +10.2 |
| 90248 | Gardena | 1.7 | 3 | 42.3/100 | +4.1 |
| 90504 | Torrance | 2.4 | 8 | 55.5/100 | +17.2 |
| 90061 | Los Angeles | 2.7 | 11 | 33.2/100 | -5.1 |
| 90746 | Carson | 3.0 | 9 | 33.5/100 | -4.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90247
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 90247 are classified as On the Rise (5) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90247
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denker Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 25.5% | Solid 43/100 |
| 2 | One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 16.3% | Solid 42/100 |
| 3 | Amestoy Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 23.6% | Solid 39/100 |
| 4 | Gardena Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 11.7% | Solid 38/100 |
| 5 | One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 12.5% | Developing 35/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena Los Angeles County Office of Education On the Rise | 12.4% | Solid 39/100 |
| 2 | Robert E. Peary Middle Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 9.9% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 90247 on the map
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology