For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 885 students in the neighborhood of South Wrigley, Long Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public school in South Wrigley is Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Wrigley, Long Beach, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 South Wrigley, Long Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2445 Chestnut Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-7075
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-7075
Gr: K-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Wrigley, Long Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Wrigley, Long Beach, CA include Lafayette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Wrigley, Long Beach?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Wrigley, Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Wrigley, Long Beach?
the neighborhood of South Wrigley, Long Beach public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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