Best 90245 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,204 students in 90245, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 274 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 90245, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90245, CA are Center Street Elementary School, El Segundo High School and Da Vinci Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90245 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90245, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90245, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 Center St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2676
Gr: K-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
El Segundo High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
640 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Da Vinci Science
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Richmond Street Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
615 Richmond St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 606-6831
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
El Segundo Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
332 Center St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2690
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Da Vinci Connect
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12501 Isis Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Gr: K-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Arena High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
630 Arena St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2650
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Success Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13530 Aviation Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Da Vinci Communications
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 N. Douglas
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Da Vinci Design
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 North Douglas
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Da Vinci Rise High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90245, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90245, CA include Center Street Elementary School, El Segundo High School and Da Vinci Science.
How many public schools are located in 90245?
11 public schools are located in 90245.
What percentage of students in 90245 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 90245 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90245?
90245 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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