What types of schools are available in Gardena, California?

Gardena, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Gardena, California

Q: How many schools are in Gardena, California?

There are 15 schools in Gardena, California, serving 7,720 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Gardena?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Gardena, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

7,720

Total Students

Across Gardena

18.1:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

15 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,343 students at Gardena Senior High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

812 West 165Th Pl., Gardena, CA 90247

New Millennium Secondary

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1301 West 182Nd St., Gardena, CA 90248

Environmental Charter High - Gardena

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Gardena, CA 90249

1048 West 149Th St., Gardena, CA 90247

1947 Marine Ave., Gardena, CA 90249

Denker Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1620 West 162Nd St., Gardena, CA 90247

647 West Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247

1301 West 182Nd St., Gardena, CA 90248

17951 South Budlong Ave., Gardena, CA 90248

One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1605 West 153Rd St., Gardena, CA 90247

One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2100 West 156Th St., Gardena, CA 90249

One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1581 West 186Th St., Gardena, CA 90248

One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

801 West 135Th St., Gardena, CA 90247

Robert E. Peary Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1415 West Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247

Purche Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

13210 Purche Ave., Gardena, CA 90249

Detailed Overview of Schools in Gardena

Gardena, California is home to 15 schools serving over 7,720 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gardena, California?

There are 15 schools in Gardena, serving 7,720 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Gardena?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Gardena include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Gardena?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Gardena is 18.1:1.

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