Transitional kindergarten · South Gate
15 of South Gate’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 467 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 15 campuses in South Gate.
Eligibility
Who can start TK in 2027–28?
Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2027 can start, and it’s free.
Age
Is my child old enough?
A birthday from September 2, 2022 through September 1, 2023 (our arithmetic from the rule). A child who turns 5 by September 1 starts kindergarten instead.
Rule: California Education Code § 48000 (opens in a new tab)
Cost
Does TK cost anything?
No. TK is a free public school year before kindergarten, and enrolling is optional. Hours, before- and after-school care and open seats vary by campus, so ask the school.
Where to enroll
Through 2 school districts, or a charter
- Los Angeles Unified
- 11 of 15
- Paramount Unified
- 1 of 15
Campuses
Which South Gate campuses have a TK class?
15 campuses in South Gate had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
49in TK
San Miguel Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
44in TK
Bryson Avenue Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile
43in TK
Tweedy Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 79Solid · 69th percentile
40in TK
Hollydale
Grades TK–8 · Paramount Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
39in TK
KIPP Corazon AcademyCharter
Grades TK–8 · Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 75Solid · 52nd percentile
39in TK
Montara Avenue Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 36th percentile
29in TK
Madison Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile
28in TK
Willow Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 84Strong · 84th percentile
27in TK
State Street Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 81Strong · 76th percentile
25in TK
Independence Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 79Solid · 69th percentile
25in TK
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile
24in TK
Liberty Boulevard Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 77Solid · 61st percentile
19in TK
Aspire Gateway Academy CharterCharter
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 80Solid · 73rd percentile
18in TK
Aspire Firestone Academy CharterCharter
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 77Solid · 58th percentile
18in TK
Victoria Avenue Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 83Strong · 80th percentile
Each campus’s TK headcount is from the state’s 2025–26 October enrollment count. Each Scope Score and percentile compares a school’s elementary grades with California elementary schools. A campus without elementary results shows none.
Each headcount counts the students enrolled on one October day, so it shows who enrolled, not seats open now. A campus missing here may still run TK; confirm with the school or district.
Before TK
Too young for TK? Where can my child go?
South Gate has 35 licensed child care programs.
17
child care centers18
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at South Gate’s centers and family child care homes, and ask each one about ages and openings.
Licensed programs from the California Community Care Licensing Division: child care centers as of August 13, 2026, family child care homes as of May 25, 2025. A license is not a quality rating or a current opening.