For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,594 students in 90222, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 90222, CA are Compton Early College High School, Willowbrook Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90222 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90222, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 90222, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compton Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2601 North Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 604-2706
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 604-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #22.
Willowbrook Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2601 North Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 604-2706
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 604-2706
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2508 East 133rd St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6190
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6190
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #44.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 East 130th St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6110
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6110
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #55.
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 West El Segundo Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6330
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6330
Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1421 North Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6390
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6390
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2270 East 122nd St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6430
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6430
Gr: K-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #88.
Kipp Compton Community
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 West 134th St.
Compton, CA 90222
(323) 607-8811
Compton, CA 90222
(323) 607-8811
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #99.
Centennial High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2606 North Central Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-2715
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-2715
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
90222, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 East El Segundo Blvd
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6434
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6434
Gr: 3-6 | 326 students
Tri Community Pau High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12721 South Willowbrook Ave
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-4531
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-4531
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90222, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90222, CA include Compton Early College High School, Willowbrook Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90222?
9 public schools are located in 90222.
What is the racial composition of students in 90222?
90222 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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