What types of schools are available in Compton, California?

Compton, 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 Compton, California

Q: How many schools are in Compton, California?

There are 38 schools in Compton, California, serving 17,833 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Compton?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Compton, 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 38 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

17,833

Total Students

Across Compton

22.5:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

38 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)3 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)13 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 692 students at Clinton William Jefferson.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Thurgood Marshall

publichighK-12

15301 San Jose Ave., Compton, CA 90221

915 North Mayo Ave., Compton, CA 90221

Longfellow Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

1101 South Dwight St., Compton, CA 90220

14431 Stanford Ave., Compton, CA 90220

Washington Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

1421 North Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222

1400 West Poplar St., Compton, CA 90220

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

14401 South Gibson Ave., Compton, CA 90221

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

900 West Greenleaf Ave., Compton, CA 90220

1301 North Acacia Ave., Compton, CA 90227

Compton Community Day High

publichighGrade 9-12

2300 West Caldwell St., Compton, CA 90220

Laurel Street Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

1321 West Laurel St., Compton, CA 90220

Cesar Chavez Continuation High

publichighGrade 9-12

15301 San Jose Ave., Compton, CA 90221

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2600 West Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2601 North Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222

Compton Community Day Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2300 West Caldwell St., Compton, CA 90220

417 West Alondra Blvd., Compton, CA 90220

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

621 West Poplar St., Compton, CA 90220

Clinton William Jefferson

publicmiddleK-8

6500 Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90221

Compton Early College High

publichighGrade 9-12

2601 North Wilmington Ave., Compton, CA 90222

1011 East Caldwell St., Compton, CA 90221

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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 →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Compton 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 Compton?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Compton is 22.5:1.

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