Gardena · 90249
One ZIP code.Very different school stories.
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90249 at a glance
90249 (Gardena) has 4 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.
One ZIP, different school levels
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Elementary schools
Explore elementary →38.9
3 comparable schools · average 46.9/100 · range 26.7–60.0
High schools
Explore high →54.0
1 comparable schools · average 53.2/100 · range 53.2–53.2
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Patterns across the ZIP
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Schools in 90249
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Elementary schools in 90249 · 3 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified | 41.3% | 87th percentile · StrongScope Score 60/100 | |
| Chapman Elementary Los Angeles Unified | 34.2% | 81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100 | |
| Purche Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified | 13.6% | 26th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100 |
High schools in 90249 · 1 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Charter High - Gardena Los Angeles County Office of Education | 15.6% | 51st percentile · SolidScope Score 53/100 |
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Read more →Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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