For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,479 students in South Gate, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in South Gate, CA are Kipp Corazon Academy and Westbrook Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Gate, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in South Gate have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in South Gate, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8616 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 457-5051
Gr: K-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #22.
Westbrook Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Firestone Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(213) 745-4928
South Gate, CA 90280
(213) 745-4928
Gr: 6-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in South Gate, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in South Gate, CA include Kipp Corazon Academy and Westbrook Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in South Gate?
2 public charter schools are located in South Gate.
What is the racial composition of students in South Gate?
South Gate public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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