For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,491 students in Signal Hill, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Signal Hill, CA are Signal Hill Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Signal Hill, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Signal Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Signal Hill, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Signal Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #22.
Jessie Nelson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Signal Hill, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1260 E. 33rd St.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8144
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8144
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Signal Hill, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Signal Hill, CA include Signal Hill Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Signal Hill?
2 public elementary schools are located in Signal Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Signal Hill?
Signal Hill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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