For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,486 students in Compton, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Compton, CA are Lifeline Education Charter, Kipp Compton Community and Bridges Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Compton, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Compton have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Charter Schools in Compton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lifeline Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 885-1872
Gr: K-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Compton Community
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 West 134th St.
Compton, CA 90222
(323) 607-8811
Compton, CA 90222
(323) 607-8811
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #33.
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Compton, CA 90221
(562) 200-8819
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Compton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2300 West Caldwell St
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6140
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6140
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2300 W. Caldwell St. Bldg. A
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-7329
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 639-7329
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
310 East El Segundo Blvd
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6434
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6434
Gr: 3-6 | 326 students
Harriet Tubman High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12501 N. Wilmington
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6340
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 898-6340
Gr: 9-12
400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Compton, CA 90221
(323) 880-4669
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tri Community Pau High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12721 South Willowbrook Ave
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-4531
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-4531
Gr: 7-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Compton, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Compton, CA include Lifeline Education Charter, Kipp Compton Community and Bridges Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Compton?
3 public charter schools are located in Compton.
What is the racial composition of students in Compton?
Compton 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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