For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,557 students in 90220, CA (there are , serving 370 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 90220, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90220, CA are Laurel Street Elementary School, Compton Community Day Middle School and Tibby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90220 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90220, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90220, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1321 West Laurel St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6440
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6440
Grades: K-8
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Compton Community Day Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Tibby Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 West Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6370
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6370
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Bursch Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2505 West 156th St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6130
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6130
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Dickison Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 North Aranbe St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6160
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6160
Grades: K-8
| 682 students
Rank: #66.
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 South Oleander St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6420
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6420
Grades: K-8
| 605 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14431 Stanford Ave.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6320
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6320
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Davis Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
621 West Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6020
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #99.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 South Dwight St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6460
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6460
Grades: K-8
| 474 students
Rank: #1010.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 West Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6030
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #1111.
Compton Step
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 West Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4321
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-4321
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1212.
Walton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Greenleaf Ave.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6060
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6060
Grades: 7-8
| 154 students
Rank: #1313.
Bunche Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12338 Mona Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6010
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compton Community Day High School
Alternative School
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6154
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
90220, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2300 West Caldwell St
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6140
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6140
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
2300 W. Caldwell St. Bldg. A
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-7329
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-7329
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Harriet Tubman High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12501 N. Wilmington
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90220, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90220, CA include Laurel Street Elementary School, Compton Community Day Middle School and Tibby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90220?
14 public schools are located in 90220.
What percentage of students in 90220 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 90220 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90220?
90220 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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