For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,133 students in 90806, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 494 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 90806, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 90806, CA are Birney Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Bobbie Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90806 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90806, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90806, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 W. Spring St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-8512
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-8512
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Alvarado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 E. 20th St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 591-7477
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 591-7477
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bobbie Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
565 E. Hill St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-9466
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-9466
Grades: K-5
| 666 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lafayette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2445 Chestnut Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-7075
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-7075
Grades: K-5
| 863 students
Rank: #55.
Robinson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. 20th St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 492-6003
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 492-6003
Grades: K-8
| 729 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90806, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90806, CA include Birney Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Bobbie Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90806?
5 public schools are located in 90806.
What percentage of students in 90806 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 90806 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90806?
90806 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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