For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 568 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Downtown is Jenny Oropeza Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenny Oropeza Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Locust Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 436-4420
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 436-4420
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA include Jenny Oropeza Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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