KIPP Corazon Academy is located at 8616 Long Beach Boulevard in South Gate. This charter school serves grades K-8 and has an enrollment of 1,073 students. The student–teacher ratio is 26:1. Math proficiency is 30% and reading proficiency is 38%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The school has a structured environment that puts college readiness and student goals first. Respect for each other and a shared commitment to success in the future are what make up campus culture. The administration has high expectations for how students act and how well they prepare for each day. Every lesson, teachers stress how important it is to be able to think critically and solve problems. The school building is made to handle a lot of students who have a lot of work to do. The prices of homes in this city range from $580,000 to $810,000. Parents appreciate how dedicated and high the teaching team is all the time. Families seem to like that the school is clearly focused on their children's long-term educational goals. The academy wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

KIPP Corazon Academy has reached a big goal: it has been renewed for another term so it can keep helping the people of South Gate. U.S. News & World Report also named the school one of the Best Elementary and Middle Schools for 2025. Applications for the 2025–2026 school year are now being accepted. The main lottery deadline is February 13, 2026.

Q1. Do students at KIPP Corazon Academy have to wear a uniform?

Ans. Yes, every day students must wear the official KIPP Corazon polo shirt and navy blue pants or skirts.

Q2. Is there a lunch program at KIPP Corazon Academy for all of its students?

Ans. The National School Lunch Program partnership at the school gives all students healthy breakfast and lunch options every day.

Q3. How does KIPP Corazon Academy tell parents how their kids are doing in school?

Ans. Ans. The school keeps in touch with parents regularly through a mix of weekly progress reports, email newsletters, and the ParentSquare app.

Q4. Do you have to pay to go to KIPP Corazon Academy?

Ans. Because it is a public charter school, there is no tuition or other fees that students must pay to go to class.

Q5. Does KIPP Corazon Academy have any summer school or extra classes?

Ans. The academy often offers summer bridge programs and academic enrichment sessions to help students learn over the summer.