For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,925 students in Wilmington, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, 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.
Wilmington, CA public elementary schools 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 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilmington 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilmington, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-8
| 1,203 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,243 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-8
| 621 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Wilmington, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, CA include Harry Bridges Span, Broad Avenue Elementary School and Wilmington Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilmington?
9 public elementary schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wilmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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. Broad Avenue Elementary School
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