For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,832 students in 90755, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90755, CA are Signal Hill Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90755 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90755, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90755, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2285 Walnut Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8170
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8170
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 East 21st St.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Jessie Nelson Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Cherry Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-6041
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
90755, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90755, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90755, CA include Signal Hill Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90755?
3 public elementary schools are located in 90755.
What is the racial composition of students in 90755?
90755 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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