For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,832 students in Signal Hill, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Signal Hill, CA are Signal Hill Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Signal Hill, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Signal Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Signal Hill, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2285 Walnut Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8170
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8170
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 East 21st St.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Jessie Nelson Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Cherry Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-6041
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Signal Hill, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Signal Hill, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Signal Hill, CA include Signal Hill Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy.
How many public schools are located in Signal Hill?
3 public schools are located in Signal Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Signal Hill?
Signal Hill public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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