For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,276 students in Rowland Heights, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,400 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Rowland Heights, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rowland Heights, CA are Blandford Elementary School, John A. Rowland High School and Killian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowland Heights, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Rowland Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rowland Heights, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blandford Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2601 Blandford Dr.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3410
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3410
Grades: K-6
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
John A. Rowland High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 S. Otterbein St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3448
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3448
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #33.
Killian Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19100 E. Killian St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-6409
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-6409
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Shelyn Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19500 E. Nacora St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 444-0584
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 444-0584
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Alvarado Intermediate
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 S. Desire Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-2358
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-2358
Grades: 7-8
| 726 students
Rank: #66.
Santana High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
341 S. La Seda Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5971
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5971
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #77.
Jellick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S. Jellick Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-1275
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-1275
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #88.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2036 S. Fullerton Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-3441
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-3441
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
18550 E. Farjardo St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 854-2228
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 854-2228
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Unified Community Day
Alternative School
1928 Nogales St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rowland Heights, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18550 East Farjardo
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-1537
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-1537
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rowland Heights Charter Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1127 Otterbein Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 810-4911
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 810-4911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rowland Heights, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Rowland Heights, CA include Blandford Elementary School, John A. Rowland High School and Killian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rowland Heights, CA?
10 public schools are located in Rowland Heights, CA.
What percentage of students in Rowland Heights, CA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Rowland Heights, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland Heights, CA?
Rowland Heights, CA public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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