For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 280 students in Long Beach, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Long Beach, WA are Long Beach Elementary School and Ocean Beach Options Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Beach, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Long Beach have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Long Beach, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Beach Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Washington Ave S
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-3242
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-3242
Grades: K-2
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean Beach Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Washington Ave S
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1100
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1100
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Fifth Street Se
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-4089
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-4089
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Long Beach, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ilwaco Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Po Box 40-a
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1292
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1292
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Ocean Beach Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 1st Ave N
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1100
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-1100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Long Beach, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Long Beach, WA include Long Beach Elementary School and Ocean Beach Options Academy.
How many public schools are located in Long Beach?
3 public schools are located in Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Long Beach?
Long Beach public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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