What types of schools are available in South Gate, California?

South Gate, 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 South Gate, California

Q: How many schools are in South Gate, California?

There are 27 schools in South Gate, California, serving 16,695 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in South Gate?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in South Gate, 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 27 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

16,695

Total Students

Across South Gate

19:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

27 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)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)19 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 1,990 students at South East High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 17:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Tweedy Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

9724 Pinehurst Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

5511 Century Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280

Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math At Legacy High Sch Complex

publichighGrade 9-12

5225 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280

Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex

publichighGrade 9-12

5225 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280

2777 Willow Pl., South Gate, CA 90280

9820 Madison Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

2720 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280

International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High Sch Complex

publichighGrade 6-12

5225 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280

Stanford Primary Center

publicelementaryK-K

3020 Kansas Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2560 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280

San Miguel Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

9801 San Miguel Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

Montara Avenue Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

10018 Montara Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

Independence Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

Victoria Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3320 Missouri Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

2340 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280

State Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3211 Santa Ana St., South Gate, CA 90280

Stanford Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryGrade 1-5

2833 Illinois Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4100 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280

South Gate Senior High

publichighGrade 9-12

3351 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280

San Gabriel Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

8628 San Gabriel Ave., South Gate, CA 90280

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Detailed Overview of Schools in South Gate

South Gate, California is home to 27 schools serving over 16,695 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 South Gate, California?

There are 27 schools in South Gate, serving 16,695 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in South Gate?

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

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in South Gate is 19:1.

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