Schools in Gardena, California (2025)
14 schools · 7,674 students · 11 public, 3 charter · median Enrollment 454.
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Ranked schools in Gardena
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 153One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street ElementaryGardena · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 353 students
- 250Chapman ElementaryGardena · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 406 students
- 340Denker Avenue ElementaryGardena · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 670 students
- 436One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street ElementaryGardena · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 527Amestoy ElementaryGardena · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 623 students
- 625New Millennium SecondaryGardena · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 116 students
- 724One Hundred Fifty-Third Street ElementaryGardena · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 824Environmental Charter High - GardenaGardena · Charter High87.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 454 students
- 923Environmental Charter Middle - GardenaGardena · Charter Middle24% Math proficiency · 360 students
- 1020Gardena ElementaryGardena · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 1119Gardena Senior HighGardena · Public High16% Math proficiency · 1,343 students
- 1217Robert E. Peary MiddleGardena · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 1,082 students
- 1317Purche Avenue ElementaryGardena · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 373 students
- 1415One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street ElementaryGardena · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 554 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 53.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 353 |
| 2 | Chapman Elementary Gardena · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 50.0 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 406 |
| 3 | Denker Avenue Elementary Gardena · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 39.9 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 670 |
| 4 | One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 36.3 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 5 | Amestoy Elementary Gardena · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 623 |
| 6 | New Millennium Secondary Gardena · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 25.4 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 116 |
| 7 | One Hundred Fifty-Third Street Elementary Gardena · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 8 | Environmental Charter High - Gardena Gardena · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 23.5 Lower 50% | 87.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 454 |
| 9 | Environmental Charter Middle - Gardena Gardena · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 22.6 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 360 |
| 10 | Gardena Elementary Gardena · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 11 | Gardena Senior High Gardena · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 1,343 |
| 12 | Robert E. Peary Middle Gardena · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 1,082 |
| 13 | Purche Avenue Elementary Gardena · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 373 |
| 14 | One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary Gardena · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 554 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Gardena?
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Gardena with a Success Index (US) of 53.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Gardena?
Gardena has 14 schools (9 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle) educating 7,674 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Gardena?
The median Enrollment across schools in Gardena is 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.