For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,906 students in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Westside are Garfield Elementary School, Hudson and Cabrillo High School. 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Hudson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2335 Webster Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 426-0470
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 426-0470
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Cabrillo High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Santa Fe Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 951-7700
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 951-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,721 students
Rank: #44.
Reid High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2153 West Hill St.
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 989-2098
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 989-2098
Grades: 11-12
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach, CA include Garfield Elementary School, Hudson and Cabrillo High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Long Beach?
4 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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