For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,181 students in South Gate, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in South Gate, CA are Kipp Corazon Academy and Valiente College Preparatory Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Gate, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in South Gate have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in South Gate, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8616 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
Grades: K-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #22.
Valiente College Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8691 California Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 744-2107
Grades: 5-8
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in South Gate, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in South Gate, CA include Kipp Corazon Academy and Valiente College Preparatory Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in South Gate?
2 public charter schools are located in South Gate.
What is the racial composition of students in South Gate?
South Gate public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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