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Best Schools in Compton, California
Compare 38 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
38
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
17,833
Total Students
Across Compton
22.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
38 schools found
Thurgood Marshall
publichighK-12
15301 San Jose Ave., Compton, CA 90221
0
Rating
Students
51
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mayo Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
915 North Mayo Ave., Compton, CA 90221
0
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Longfellow Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
1101 South Dwight St., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
450
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mckinley Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
14431 Stanford Ave., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
331
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
1421 North Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222
0
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tibby Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
1400 West Poplar St., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
554
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whaley Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
14401 South Gibson Ave., Compton, CA 90221
0
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Walton Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
900 West Greenleaf Ave., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
72
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rosecrans Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
1301 North Acacia Ave., Compton, CA 90227
0
Rating
Students
459
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Compton Community Day High
publichighGrade 9-12
2300 West Caldwell St., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
6
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Laurel Street Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
1321 West Laurel St., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cesar Chavez Continuation High
publichighGrade 9-12
15301 San Jose Ave., Compton, CA 90221
0
Rating
Students
263
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Enterprise Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2600 West Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
182
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Willowbrook Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2601 North Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222
0
Rating
Students
304
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Compton Community Day Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2300 West Caldwell St., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
2
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Compton Step
publichighK-12
417 West Alondra Blvd., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
15
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Davis Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
621 West Poplar St., Compton, CA 90220
0
Rating
Students
520
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clinton William Jefferson
publicmiddleK-8
6500 Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90221
0
Rating
Students
692
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Compton Early College High
publichighGrade 9-12
2601 North Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222
0
Rating
Students
556
Student-Teacher
30:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Emerson Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
1011 East Caldwell St., Compton, CA 90221
0
Rating
Students
544
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Compton
Compton, California is home to 38 schools serving over 17,833 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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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math0%
ELA0%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)3
Moderate (15-20:1)3
Large (>20:1)13
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 692 students at Clinton William Jefferson
- Best ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Compton, California?
There are 38 schools in Compton, serving 17,833 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Compton?
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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Compton?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Compton is 22.5:1.