For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,191 students in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westside are Garfield Elementary School and Hudson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2240 Baltic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 424-8167
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 424-8167
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Hudson
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2335 Webster Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 426-0470
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 426-0470
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach, CA include Garfield Elementary School and Hudson.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach?
the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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