One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary

Nestled in Gardena, a quiet, working-class city in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary serves a tight-knit community where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with math scores showing a bit more strength than English and science, making it a decent option for families in the area who value neighborhood schools with a familiar, community feel. Gardena itself has a strong sense of local identity — close enough to the beach cities and South LA for easy access, but with its own slower, residential pace that many families find appealing.