For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 11,114 students in 90280, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90280, CA are Bryson Avenue Elementary School, Hollydale and Victoria Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90280 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90280, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90280, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4470 Missouri Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7141
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7141
Gr: K-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Hollydale
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5511 Century Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 602-8016
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Victoria Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3320 Missouri Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1261
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1261
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2777 Willow Pl.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5760
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-5760
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
International Studies Lrng Center At Legacy High School Complex
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5225 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 357-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8435 Victoria Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 249-9559
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 249-9559
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9820 Madison Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3900
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3900
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #88.
Tweedy Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9724 Pinehurst Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-2828
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-2828
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1010.
San Miguel Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9801 San Miguel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-0511
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-0511
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1111.
Montara Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10018 Montara Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1451
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1451
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8628 San Gabriel Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1488
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 567-1488
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 Liberty Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 583-4196
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 583-4196
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Stanford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2833 Illinois Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-8117
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-8117
Gr: 1-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
South Gate Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Westbrook Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(213) 745-4928
South Gate, CA 90280
(213) 745-4928
Gr: 6-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1717.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Santa Ana St.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 582-7358
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 582-7358
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2560 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90280, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90280, CA include Bryson Avenue Elementary School, Hollydale and Victoria Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90280?
18 public elementary schools are located in 90280.
What is the racial composition of students in 90280?
90280 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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