For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,125 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown are Jenny Oropeza Elementary School and Renaissance High School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenny Oropeza Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Locust Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 436-4420
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 436-4420
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Renaissance High School For The Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 East 8th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 901-0168
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 901-0168
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA include Jenny Oropeza Elementary School and Renaissance High School For The Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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