- Grant Elementary — Grades K–5 · 951 students
- Longfellow Elementary — Grades K–5 · 904 students
- Lafayette Elementary — Grades K–5 · 827 students
- Henry — Grades K–5 · 796 students
- Roosevelt Elementary — Grades K–5 · 785 students
- Harte Elementary — Grades K–5 · 749 students
- Lincoln Elementary — Grades K–5 · 742 students
- Addams Elementary — Grades K–5 · 717 students
- Dooley Elementary — Grades K–5 · 662 students
- Gant Elementary — Grades K–5 · 657 students
- Bobbie Smith Elementary — Grades K–5 · 635 students
- Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary — Grades K–5 · 615 students
- Lowell Elementary — Grades K–5 · 609 students
- Signal Hill Elementary — Grades K–5 · 599 students
- King Elementary — Grades K–5 · 598 students
- Carver Elementary — Grades K–5 · 562 students
- Bixby Elementary — Grades K–5 · 548 students
- Burbank Elementary — Grades K–5 · 538 students
- Garfield Elementary — Grades K–5 · 536 students
- Willard Elementary — Grades K–5 · 534 students
- Whittier Elementary — Grades K–5 · 526 students
- Jenny Oropeza Elementary — Grades K–5 · 519 students
- Birney Elementary — Grades K–5 · 501 students
- Riley Elementary — Grades K–5 · 490 students
- McKinley Elementary — Grades K–5 · 475 students
- + 22 more elementary schools
- Hughes Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,214 students
- Stanford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,165 students
- Jefferson Leadership Academies — Grades 6–8 · 1,004 students
- Franklin Classical Middle — Grades 6–8 · 991 students
- Marshall Academy of the Arts — Grades 6–8 · 940 students
- Washington Middle — Grades 6–8 · 849 students
- Jessie Nelson Academy — Grades 6–8 · 832 students
- Bancroft Middle — Grades 6–8 · 806 students
- Rogers Middle — Grades 6–8 · 773 students
- Hamilton Middle — Grades 6–8 · 748 students
- Lindsey Academy — Grades 6–8 · 684 students
- Stephens Middle — Grades 6–8 · 658 students
- Helen Keller Middle — Grades 6–8 · 515 students
- Hoover Middle — Grades 6–8 · 505 students
- Lindbergh STEM Academy — Grades 6–8 · 421 students
- Polytechnic High — Grades 9–12 · 3,890 students
- Millikan High — Grades 9–12 · 3,408 students
- Wilson High — Grades 9–12 · 3,349 students
- Lakewood High — Grades 9–12 · 2,305 students
- Jordan High — Grades 9–12 · 2,272 students
- Cabrillo High — Grades 9–12 · 1,652 students
- Ernest S. McBride Sr. High — Grades 9–12 · 682 students
- California Academy of Mathematics and Science — Grades 9–12 · 673 students
- Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science — Grades 9–12 · 552 students
- Renaissance High School for the Arts — Grades 9–12 · 396 students
- Richard D. Browning High — Grades 9–12 · 340 students
- Educational Partnership High — Grades 9–12 · 331 students
- Reid High — Grades 11–12 · 50 students
- Muir K-8 — Grades K–8 · 1,029 students
- Cubberley K-8 — Grades K–8 · 951 students
- Newcomb Academy — Grades K–8 · 914 students
- Tincher Preparatory — Grades K–8 · 837 students
- Robinson Academy — Grades K–8 · 708 students
- Powell Academy for Success — Grades K–8 · 706 students
- Avalon K-12 — Grades K–12 · 443 students
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| Metric | Long Beach Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 84 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Long Beach Unified School District
ZIP 90802 in Long Beach, California falls within the boundaries of Long Beach Unified School District. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the California average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district covers Kindergarten – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Long Beach Unified School District runs approximately $15,700 annually, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Long Beach Unified School District is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. Contact Long Beach Unified School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Long Beach Unified School District 6 out of 10 — average among California public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Long Beach Unified School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 90802
Children in zip code 90802 are assigned to Long Beach Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 90802, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Long Beach Unified School District at (562)997-8000 or visit www.lbschools.net. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Long Beach
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Long Beach Unified School District serves zip code 90802, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 90802 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Long Beach Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 90802.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Long Beach Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 90802 data.