For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,545 students in 90813, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 229 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 90813, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 90813, CA are Polytechnic High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90813 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90813, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90813, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polytechnic High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-0581
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-0581
Grades: 9-12
| 3,954 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1175 East 11th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-5005
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-5005
Grades: K-5
| 810 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1574 Linden Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-3418
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-3418
Grades: K-5
| 841 students
Rank: #44.
Jenny Oropeza Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Locust Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 436-4420
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 436-4420
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Intellectual Virtues Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1637 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 283-4456
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 283-4456
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Cedar Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-2434
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-2434
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #77.
Renaissance High School For The Arts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
235 East 8th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 901-0168
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 901-0168
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Walnut Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-6263
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-6263
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #99.
Educational Partnership High School
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1794 Cedar Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 218-0493
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 218-0493
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
We The People High School
Charter School
1635 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 533-4862
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 533-4862
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
90813, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1637 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-6404
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-6404
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
1637 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-6404
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 599-6404
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pacific Learning Center Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
780 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 437-0681
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 437-0681
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90813, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90813, CA include Polytechnic High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90813?
10 public schools are located in 90813.
What percentage of students in 90813 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 90813 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90813?
90813 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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