For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,866 students in Wilmington, CA (there are , serving 312 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, CA are Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, Harry Bridges Span and Broad Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
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 Wilmington, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Harry Bridges Span
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Gr: K-8 | 1,203 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Broad Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24815 Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3118
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3118
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Wilmington Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Mahar Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-7460
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-7460
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Gulf Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
828 West L St.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3157
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3157
Gr: K-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gulf Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Phineas Banning Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3700
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Hawaiian Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Hawaiian Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 830-1151
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 830-1151
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #99.
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Island Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 North Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 549-2112
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 549-2112
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1111.
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24910 S. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9957
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9957
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Fries Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Wilmington, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilmington, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, CA include Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, Harry Bridges Span and Broad Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wilmington?
12 public schools are located in Wilmington.
What percentage of students in Wilmington go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wilmington are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington 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).
Which public schools in Wilmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilmington include: Gulf Avenue Elementary School vs. Harry Bridges Span, Broad Avenue Elementary School vs. Harry Bridges Span, Wilmington Park Elementary School vs. Harry Bridges Span
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