For the 2026 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 41%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-2 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Fifth Street Se
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-4089
Long Beach, WA 98631
(360) 642-4089
Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Long Beach, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: 6-12
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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