Best 90221 California Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 849 students in 90221, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90221, CA are Lifeline Education Charter and Bridges Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 90221 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 90221, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90221, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lifeline Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Gr: K-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(866) 201-3890
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 90221, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 90221, CA include Lifeline Education Charter and Bridges Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 90221?
2 public charter schools are located in 90221.
What is the racial composition of students in 90221?
90221 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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