For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,832 students in Signal Hill, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Signal Hill, CA are Signal Hill Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Signal Hill, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Signal Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Signal Hill, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2285 Walnut Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8170
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-8170
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 East 21st St.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-7477
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Jessie Nelson Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Cherry Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-6041
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 591-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Signal Hill, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Signal Hill, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Signal Hill, CA include Signal Hill Elementary School, Alvarado Elementary School and Jessie Nelson Academy.
How many public schools are located in Signal Hill?
3 public schools are located in Signal Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Signal Hill?
Signal Hill public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).