Best Poly High Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 6,426 students in the neighborhood of Poly High, Long Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Poly High are Polytechnic High School, Bobbie Smith Elementary School and Robinson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Poly High, Long Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Poly High, Long Beach, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polytechnic High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-0581
Gr: 9-12 | 3,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Bobbie Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
565 East Hill St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-9466
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Robinson Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E. 20th St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 492-6003
Gr: K-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1574 Linden Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-3418
Gr: K-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Poly High, Long Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Poly High, Long Beach, CA include Polytechnic High School, Bobbie Smith Elementary School and Robinson Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Poly High, Long Beach?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Poly High, Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Poly High, Long Beach?
the neighborhood of Poly High, Long Beach public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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