For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,351 students in the neighborhood of Lakewood Village, Long Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lakewood Village are Twain Elementary School and Bancroft Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakewood Village, Long Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Lakewood Village, Long Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5021 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8421
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 East Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-7461
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakewood Village, Long Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakewood Village, Long Beach, CA include Twain Elementary School and Bancroft Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakewood Village, Long Beach?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakewood Village, Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakewood Village, Long Beach?
the neighborhood of Lakewood Village, Long Beach public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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