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Best Wilmington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,560 students in Wilmington, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 450 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmington, CA are Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy, Harry Bridges Span and Broad Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wilmington, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Harry Bridges Span
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 522-5400
Gr: K-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Broad Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24815 Broad Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3118
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Wilmington Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 Mahar Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 518-7460
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Gulf Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
828 West L St.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3157
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Gulf Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Phineas Banning Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Hawaiian Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Hawaiian Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 830-1151
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #99.
George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 North Island Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-1400
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Dan M. Issacs Avalon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 North Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 549-2112
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24910 S. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(424) 251-9089
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Fries Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilmington, CA?
How many public schools are located in Wilmington?
12 public schools are located in Wilmington.
What percentage of students in Wilmington go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wilmington are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wilmington are often viewed compared to one another?

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