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Best Alhambra Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,375 students in Alhambra, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alhambra, CA are Martha Baldwin Elementary School, Ramona Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alhambra, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alhambra have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Alhambra, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 South Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Gr: K-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
509 West Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Gr: K-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 North Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
William Northrup Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 South Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Gr: K-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 West Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Gr: K-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2001 South Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Marguerita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1603 South Marguerita Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Emery Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2821 West Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Granada Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 South Granada Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alhambra, California

Alhambra, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alhambra Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1000 West Eighth St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Alhambra Sd Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 110
Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 457-6955
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Century High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6680
Gr: 9-12
Independence High (Alternative) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6681
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Independence High Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15 W. Alhambra
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-2594
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Northrup (William) Elementary School (Closed 2005)
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 308-2431
Gr: K-8 | 931 students Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Alhambra, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alhambra, CA include Martha Baldwin Elementary School, Ramona Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alhambra?
9 public elementary schools are located in Alhambra.
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra?
Alhambra public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Alhambra are often viewed compared to one another?

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