For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,638 students in Wilmington, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, CA are Harry Bridges Span, Broad Avenue Elementary School and Wilmington Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Wilmington, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry Bridges Span
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Gr: K-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Broad Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24815 Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3118
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3118
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Mahar Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-7460
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-7460
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Gulf Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
828 West L St.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3157
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3157
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gulf Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Hawaiian Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Hawaiian Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 830-1151
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 830-1151
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Island Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24910 S. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9089
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9089
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Fries Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Wilmington, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, CA include Harry Bridges Span, Broad Avenue Elementary School and Wilmington Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilmington?
9 public elementary schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wilmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wilmington include: Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet vs. Harry Bridges Span, Gulf Avenue Elementary School vs. Harry Bridges Span, Wilmington Park Elementary School vs. Broad Avenue Elementary School
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