Gardena Elementary

Gardena Elementary sits in the working-class South Bay city of Gardena, a community known for its tight-knit neighborhoods and strong Japanese-American heritage just a few miles from the coast. The school serves a diverse student body, and while test scores fall in the lower third statewide, it's the kind of neighborhood school where families who are active and engaged can make a real difference in their child's experience. Families drawn to Gardena's affordable housing, central location between LAX and the 405, and its genuine community feel will find this a school worth getting involved in.