Mission Statement
Ocean Of Knowledge , Waves Of Vision, Island Of Success.
A community of learners, the Long Beach Public schools is committed to providing every student with the knowledge and skills to lead a productive, responsible and culturally enriched life. Success is everyone's reward!
To achieve our goals We Challenge and support students academically, socially, and physically to strive for excellence. Celebrate diversity by instilling a respect for different cultures and appreciation of our diverse community. Work closely to meet our community needs by providing a variety of programs and after-school activities that enrich our students' and parents' lives. Research and implement the latest innovative educational programs to support student learning. Commit ourselves to stakeholder involvement in the decision making process on all issues in our schools concerning students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

District History

Long Beach is a barrier island located on the south shore of Long Island. It is often referred to as the Gold Coast because of its five miles of beautiful, white, sandy beaches. The beaches of Long Beach are considered to be among the most beautiful beaches in the world. 

Long Beach is a unique community where you are likely to see a fishing boat as you glance out a classroom window. The schools, the community and the environment are inextricably intertwined. Situated just 45 minutes by railroad from the educational and cultural centers of New York City, and thirty minutes from six major universities, Long Beach is an ideal community in which to live. 

Concern for the quality of instruction and the full development of each student's potential has been the concern of the Long Beach schools since the first one-room school, then supervised by the Oceanside district, opened in 1910 in a store near the railroad station. When Long Beach became an incorporated village in 1911, School District #28 was created and the first Board of Education was elected.

In 1922 Long Beach was incorporated as a city, with the schools under municipal administration and the mayor appointing the Board of Education. The independent Long Beach Union Free School District was formed in 1924, and in 1951 it became a City School District.

Long Beach has seven schools servicing a school population of approximately 4600 students. The district consists of one pre-kindergarten school, four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, one alternative high school, and an adult learning center.