For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,238 students in 90802, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90802, CA are Franklin Classical Middle School, Stevenson Elementary School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90802 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90802, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90802, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Classical Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
540 Cerritos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-4952
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-4952
Grades: 6-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #22.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Lime Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-0407
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-0407
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Maine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-8481
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-8481
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 West Third St.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-0904
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-0904
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
90802, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 Olive Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-7181
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-7181
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
1750 East Ocean Blvd. #612
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 423-3006
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 423-3006
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Southern Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
325 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 983-9827
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 983-9827
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90802, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90802, CA include Franklin Classical Middle School, Stevenson Elementary School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90802?
4 public elementary schools are located in 90802.
What is the racial composition of students in 90802?
90802 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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