For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,773 students in 90806, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90806, CA are Birney Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Bobbie Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90806 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90806, CA 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90806, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 West Spring St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-8512
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-8512
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2445 Chestnut Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-7075
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-7075
Grades: K-5
| 849 students
Rank: #33.
Bobbie Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
565 East Hill St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-9466
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-9466
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Robinson Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. 20th St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 492-6003
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 492-6003
Grades: K-8
| 765 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 90806, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 90806, CA include Birney Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Bobbie Smith Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90806?
4 public elementary schools are located in 90806.
What is the racial composition of students in 90806?
90806 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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