For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 402 students in Wilmington, CA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wilmington, CA is Scholarship Prep - South Bay. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, CA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschool average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wilmington, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Wilmington, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wilmington, CA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilmington, CA include Scholarship Prep - South Bay.
How many public preschools are located in Wilmington?
1 public preschools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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