For the 2025-26 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, Carver Elementary School and Burcham 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 51% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcomb Academy
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Burcham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5610 East Monlaco Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2685
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-2685
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Henry
(Math: 57% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Cubberley K-8
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Marshall Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5870 East Wardlow Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 429-7013
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5021 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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, Carver Elementary School and Burcham 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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