KIPP Comienza Community Prep is a tuition-free, college-preparatory TK-8 charter public school and is part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of 270 schools in 20 states and Washington, DC.

KIPP Comienza Community Prep is built on the belief that great schools and strong relationships transform communities. We strive to continuously improve our rigorous and authentic instruction so that students become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and rising leaders.

School Core Values

  • Courage
  • Ganas
  • Honor
  • Reflection

School Leaders

Krystal Vega & Melissa Helguera

Co-School Leaders

"We are really proud of our family engagement here. In our lower grades, our families come in the morning and read with their kids. The teachers also work together very closely, which leads to strong alignment across classrooms.”

School Awards

National Blue Ribbon Schools Award

2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award

In the exemplary high performing category.

California Distinguished Schools Award

2018 California Distinguished School Award

California Distinguished Schools Award

2019 & 2020 Innovate Top LA County Public School

US News & World Report Best Elementary School

2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary School

US News & World Report Best Middle School

2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Middle School

Grades TK-4

School Address 

7300 Roseberry Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255

Main Office

T. 323.589.1450
F. 323.589.1716

Grades 5-6

School Address 

6348 Seville Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255

Main Office

T. 323.886.2355
F. 323.886.2356

Grades 7-8

School Address 

6410 Rita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255

Main Office

T. 323.886.2355
F. 323.886.2356