For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,167 students in 90802, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 724 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 90802, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90802, CA are Stevenson Elementary School, Franklin Classical Middle School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90802 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90802, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90802, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Lime Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-0407
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-0407
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Classical Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Cerritos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-4952
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 435-4952
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90802, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90802, CA include Stevenson Elementary School, Franklin Classical Middle School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90802?
4 public schools are located in 90802.
What percentage of students in 90802 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 90802 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90802?
90802 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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