For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,234 students in Alhambra, CA (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,139 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Alhambra, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Alhambra, CA are Mark Keppel High School, Martha Baldwin Elementary School and Ramona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alhambra, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Alhambra have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alhambra, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Keppel High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 E. Hellman Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #22.
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S. Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Grades: K-8
| 963 students
Rank: #33.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 W. Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Grades: K-8
| 726 students
Rank: #44.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
William Northrup Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Grades: K-8
| 804 students
Rank: #66.
Independence High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Alhambra High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S. Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 2,185 students
Rank: #88.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 W. Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Grades: K-8
| 592 students
Rank: #99.
Marguerita Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1603 S. Marguerita Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Grades: K-8
| 511 students
Rank: #1010.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 S. Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Grades: K-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1111.
Emery Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2821 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Grades: K-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1212.
Granada Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 S. Granada Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Grades: K-8
| 373 students
Rank: #1313.
Century High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alhambra, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Independence High Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15 W. Alhambra
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 308-2431
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 308-2431
Grades: K-8
| 931 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alhambra, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Alhambra, CA include Mark Keppel High School, Martha Baldwin Elementary School and Ramona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alhambra, CA?
13 public schools are located in Alhambra, CA.
What percentage of students in Alhambra, CA go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Alhambra, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra, CA?
Alhambra, CA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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