Best 90744 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,638 students in 90744, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90744, CA are Harry Bridges Span, Broad Avenue Elementary School and Wilmington Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90744 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90744, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90744, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry Bridges Span
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Gr: K-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Broad Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24815 Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3118
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 Mahar Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-7460
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Gulf Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
828 West L St.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3157
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Gulf Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Hawaiian Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Hawaiian Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 830-1151
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 North Island Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24910 S. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9089
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Fries Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90744, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90744, CA include Harry Bridges Span, Broad Avenue Elementary School and Wilmington Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90744?
9 public elementary schools are located in 90744.
What is the racial composition of students in 90744?
90744 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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