For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,052 students in Harbor City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harbor City, CA are Harbor City Elementary School, President Avenue Elementary School and Normont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harbor City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harbor City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harbor City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor City Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1508 West 254th St.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5075
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5075
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
President Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1465 West 243rd St.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-7400
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-7400
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Normont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 West 253rd St.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5261
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5261
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harbor City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harbor City, CA include Harbor City Elementary School, President Avenue Elementary School and Normont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harbor City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Harbor City.
What is the racial composition of students in Harbor City?
Harbor City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Harbor City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Harbor City include: Normont Elementary School vs. President Avenue Elementary School, President Avenue Elementary School vs. Normont Elementary School, Harbor City Elementary School vs. President Avenue Elementary School
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