Best High Schools in North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

High schools
7
Students
11,957
Avg actual
24%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in North Long Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Odyssey Stem Academy

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students

2. Dominguez High

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1769 Students

3. Paramount High

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3737 Students

4. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory

C+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 712 Students

5. Lakewood High

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2761 Students

6. Jordan High

D+

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2241 Students

7. Buena Vista High

D-

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students

Best Middle Schools in North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,186
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in North Long Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Leona Jackson

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Paramount Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students

2. Hoover Middle

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students

3. Lindbergh Stem Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students

4. Lindsey Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students

5. Hamilton Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students

Best Elementary Schools in North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Elementary schools
17
Students
9,778
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in North Long Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Holmes Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students

2. Dominguez Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students

3. Clinton William Jefferson

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 791 Students

4. Kelly Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Compton Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 743 Students

5. Wesley Gaines

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paramount Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students

6. Mckinley Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students

7. Dooley Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 744 Students

8. Harte Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 803 Students

9. Powell Academy For Success

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 806 Students

10. Addams Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 775 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA has a total population of 82,236 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

25,104

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

27.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

5.67 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

21.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,810 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

How many schools are in North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?

North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA has 32 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 25,104 students in total.

How do schools in North Long Beach perform on state tests?

On average, 32 schools in North Long Beach score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in North Long Beach exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Long Beach?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Bixby Area, Long Beach, CA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
North West Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, CA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rancho Dominguez, Compton, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Los Cerritos, Long Beach, CA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Californial Heights, Long Beach, CA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lakewood Village, Long Beach, CA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hollydale, South Gate, CA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
City College Area, Long Beach, CA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West Side, Long Beach, CA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations