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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1581 West 186th Street, Gardena, CA 90248-3951

(310) 324-1153 · www.186streetschool.com

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6/10
#2475
Rank 2475 out of 5,722
Top 43%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2498 · 56th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2353 · 59th percentile
Science6/10 · #2787 · 50th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the quiet residential streets of Gardena, One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary sits right in the middle of the pack statewide — a solid neighborhood school serving the working families of this diverse South Bay community. Gardena has a tight-knit, unpretentious feel, and this school reflects that, offering a well-rounded foundation in English, math, and science without a lot of fanfare. It's the kind of place that appeals to families rooted in the community who value consistency and a familiar, walkable school experience in a corner of LA that often flies under the radar.

Student Demographics

260 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
186 (72%)
African American
41 (16%)
Multiple Races
7 (3%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
White
5 (2%)
Asian
4 (2%)
Other
11 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners80 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged226 (87%)
Students with Disabilities38 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

579
Enrollment
30
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1581 · 74th percentile

194 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found