For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,206 students in 90804, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 90804, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90804, CA are Wilson High School, Bryant Elementary School and Jefferson Leadership Academies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90804 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90804, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90804, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 East Tenth St.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 433-0481
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 433-0481
Gr: 9-12 | 3,349 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4101 East Fountain St.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 498-3802
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 498-3802
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Leadership Academies
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Euclid Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 438-9904
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 438-9904
Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1620 Temple Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 494-5101
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 494-5101
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Freeman Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 438-9934
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 438-9934
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Richard D. Browning High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2120 Obispo Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 997-1700
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 997-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90804, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90804, CA include Wilson High School, Bryant Elementary School and Jefferson Leadership Academies.
How many public schools are located in 90804?
6 public schools are located in 90804.
What percentage of students in 90804 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 90804 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90804?
90804 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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