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28 schools in South Gate

California · Public K-12

For families in South Gate, public-school options total 28 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 16,803 (17 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high).

7-year change in South Gate

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
16,695
-3,580 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
27
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
97%
was 97%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Aspire Firestone Academy CharterElementaryKG-05330
Aspire Gateway Academy CharterElementaryKG-05344
Bryson Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05706
HollydaleElementaryKG-08794
Independence ElementaryElementaryKG-05418
International Studies Lrng Center at Legacy High Sch ComplexHigh06-12867
KIPP Corazon AcademyElementaryKG-081,070
Liberty Boulevard ElementaryElementaryKG-05410
Madison ElementaryElementaryKG-05482
Montara Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-06554
Odyssey ContinuationHigh09-12100
San Gabriel Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05432
San Miguel ElementaryElementaryKG-05677
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch ComplexHigh09-12524
Simon Rodia ContinuationHigh09-1289
South East HighHigh09-121,990
South Gate MiddleMiddle06-081,192
South Gate Senior HighHigh09-121,681
Southeast MiddleMiddle06-081,215
Stanford Avenue ElementaryElementary01-05329
Stanford Primary CenterElementaryKG-KG112
State Street ElementaryElementaryKG-05396
Tweedy ElementaryElementaryKG-05471
Valiente College Preparatory CharterMiddle05-08108
Victoria Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05272
Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School ComplexHigh09-12411
Westbrook AcademyHigh06-12409
Willow ElementaryElementaryKG-05420

About South Gate

Public education in South Gate, California runs across 28 schools that hosts roughly 16,803 students. By footprint, South Gate sits in the high-population bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 18%: 20,275 students in SY 2017-18 versus 16,695 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for South Gate discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in South Gate, California?
There are 28 public K-12 schools in South Gate, with a combined enrollment of about 16,803.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in South Gate?
South Gate has 17 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in South Gate?
South East High is the largest public school in South Gate by enrollment, with approximately 1,990 students.
What school districts serve South Gate?
South Gate is served by 7 public school districts, including Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District, Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District, Los Angeles Unified, Paramount Unified, KIPP Corazon Academy District and 2 others.
What grade levels do public schools in South Gate cover?
Public schools in South Gate serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in South Gate?
5 of the 28 public schools in South Gate are charter schools.