Total enrollment
56,255
-9,706 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus size near 704.
7-year change in Long Beach
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
76
+1 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
12%
was 13%
% Hispanic
60%
was 58%
% Black
12%
was 13%
% Asian
9%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 56,255 students, decreased 15% from the 65,961 reported in SY 2017-18. Long Beach now counts 76 public schools, up from 75 in SY 2017-18.
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.