Best elementary schools in Compton Unified (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 21 schools in Compton Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 147Jefferson ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 642 students
- 239McKinley ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 331 students
- 338Laurel Street ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 436Anderson ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 535Clinton William JeffersonCompton · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 692 students
- 630Mayo ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 728Tibby ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 554 students
- 827Ronald E. McNair ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 926Kelly ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 685 students
- 1024Ralph Bunche ElementaryCarson · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 217 students
- 1124Rosecrans ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 1222Bursch ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 1322Emerson ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 544 students
- 1422Roosevelt ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 534 students
- 1520Robert F. Kennedy ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 1619Dickison ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 681 students
- 1718Longfellow ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 450 students
- 1818Foster ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 1918Martin Luther King ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 2015Washington ElementaryCompton · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 268 students
- 2111Carver ElementaryLos Angeles · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 293 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 642 |
| 2 | McKinley Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 39.0 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 331 |
| 3 | Laurel Street Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 37.7 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 4 | Anderson Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 35.9 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 5 | Clinton William Jefferson Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 692 |
| 6 | Mayo Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 30.0 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 7 | Tibby Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 554 |
| 8 | Ronald E. McNair Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 26.9 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 9 | Kelly Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 25.5 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 685 |
| 10 | Ralph Bunche Elementary Carson · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 217 |
| 11 | Rosecrans Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 12 | Bursch Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 22.4 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 13 | Emerson Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 544 |
| 14 | Roosevelt Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 21.8 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 534 |
| 15 | Robert F. Kennedy Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 16 | Dickison Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 19.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 681 |
| 17 | Longfellow Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 18.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 18 | Foster Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 19 | Martin Luther King Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 17.8 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 20 | Washington Elementary Compton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 15.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 268 |
| 21 | Carver Elementary Los Angeles · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 11.4 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 293 |
Jefferson Elementary in Compton leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Compton Unified with a Success Index (US) of 46.8. Of the 21 schools shown, 21 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California elementary schools rankings, every school on the Compton Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Compton Unified?
Jefferson Elementary in Compton, California ranks first among elementary schools in Compton Unified with a Success Index (US) of 46.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 642).
How are elementary schools in Compton Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.