For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,963 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Long Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Eastside are Wilson High School, Jefferson Leadership Academies and Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Eastside, Long Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Long Beach, CA (2026-27)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Long Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Long Beach, CA include Wilson High School, Jefferson Leadership Academies and Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Long Beach?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Long Beach?
the neighborhood of Eastside, Long Beach public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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