For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 825 students in 90221, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 90221, CA are Lifeline Education Charter and Bridges Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90221 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90221, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90221, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lifeline Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Grades: K-12
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
90221, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 877-6004
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
1200 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 898-6040
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 90221, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 90221, CA include Lifeline Education Charter and Bridges Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 90221?
2 public charter schools are located in 90221.
What is the racial composition of students in 90221?
90221 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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