For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,338 students in 90802, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 724 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 90802, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90802, CA are Franklin Classical Middle School, Stevenson Elementary School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90802 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90802, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90802, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Classical Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
540 Cerritos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-4952
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-4952
Grades: 6-8
| 1,095 students
Rank: #22.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Lime Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-0407
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-0407
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Maine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-8481
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-8481
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 W. Third St.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-0904
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-0904
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
90802, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 Olive Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-7181
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-7181
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
1750 East Ocean Blvd. #612
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 423-3006
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 423-3006
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Southern Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
325 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 983-9827
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 983-9827
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90802, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90802, CA include Franklin Classical Middle School, Stevenson Elementary School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90802, CA?
4 public schools are located in 90802, CA.
What percentage of students in 90802, CA go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 90802, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90802, CA?
90802, CA public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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