Total enrollment
56,255
-5,014 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
80 schools in Long Beach
California · Public K-12
Long Beach, California comes in at 80 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 56,301 students total and an average school size near 704.
4-year change in Long Beach
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
76
-1 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
455,548
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
56,301
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
80
public K-12
About Long Beach
Public education in Long Beach, California runs across 80 schools that instructs roughly 56,301 students. By footprint, Long Beach sits in the population-heavy bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 46 elementary, 14 middle, 18 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Long Beach is around 704 students, 22% higher than the California average of about 578.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 56,255 students, decreased 8% from the 61,269 reported in SY 2020-21. Long Beach now counts 76 public schools, down from 77 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Long Beach discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.