Best 90745 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,395 students in 90745, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90745, CA are Two Hundred Thirty-second Place Elementary School, Carson Street Elementary School and Dolores Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90745 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90745, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90745, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Two Hundred Thirty-second Place Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23240 Archibald Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-8710
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Carson Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
161 East Carson St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-4508
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dolores Street Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22526 Dolores St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-2565
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Caroldale Learning Community
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22424 Caroldale Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Stephen M. White Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22102 South Figueroa St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Catskill Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23536 Catskill Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-7241
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Del Amo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21228 Water St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-5351
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21820 Bonita St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Bonita Street Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21929 Bonita St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 834-8588
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90745, CA?
How many public elementary schools are located in 90745?
9 public elementary schools are located in 90745.
What is the racial composition of students in 90745?
90745 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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