For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,832 students in 90755, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90755, CA are Signal Hill Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90755 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90755, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90755, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 East 21st St.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Jessie Nelson Academy
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
90755, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90755, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90755, CA include Signal Hill Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90755?
3 public elementary schools are located in 90755.
What is the racial composition of students in 90755?
90755 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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