For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,520 students in 90806, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 504 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 90806, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 90806 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90806, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90806, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: K-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: K-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. 20th St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 591-7477
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 591-7477
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 90806, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90806, CA include Birney Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Bobbie Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 90806?
5 public schools are located in 90806.
What percentage of students in 90806 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 90806 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90806?
90806 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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