For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,174 students in 90808, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90808, CA are Newcomb Academy, Burcham Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90808 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90808, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90808, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcomb Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Grades: K-8
| 862 students
Rank: #22.
Burcham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5610 East Monlaco Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2685
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2685
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5335 East Pavo St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2697
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2697
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Henry
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3720 Canehill Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-3754
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-3754
Grades: K-5
| 816 students
Rank: #55.
Cubberley K-8
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Monogram Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-8810
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-8810
Grades: K-8
| 946 students
Rank: #66.
Helen Keller Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7020 East Brittain St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8851
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8851
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Rank: #77.
Marshall Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5870 East Wardlow Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #88.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5021 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #99.
Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90808, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90808, CA include Newcomb Academy, Burcham Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90808?
9 public elementary schools are located in 90808.
What is the racial composition of students in 90808?
90808 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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