For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,886 students in Duarte, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 311 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Duarte, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Duarte, CA are California School Of The Arts - San Gabriel Valley, Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) and Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duarte, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Duarte have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Duarte, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California School Of The Arts - San Gabriel Valley
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Highland Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(657) 321-4000
Duarte, CA 91010
(657) 321-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
237 Melcanyon Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5500
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5500
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2499 Royal Oaks Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5400
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5400
Gr: K-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Duarte High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1565 East Central Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5700
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 Euclid Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5300
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5300
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1212 East Kellwil Way
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5200
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5200
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Mt. Olive Innovation And Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mt. Olive Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5900
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Duarte, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1433 Crestfield Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5100
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5100
Gr: K-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Inspire Charter - Kern (Closed 2023)
Charter School
955 Stanislaus St.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 932-1802
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 4,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Inspire Charter Schools - Central (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1781 E. Fir Ave., Ste. 102
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 932-1802
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1565 E. Central Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5600
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5600
Gr: 8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Duarte, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Duarte, CA include California School Of The Arts - San Gabriel Valley, Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) and Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8).
How many public schools are located in Duarte?
7 public schools are located in Duarte.
What percentage of students in Duarte go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Duarte are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Duarte?
Duarte public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Duarte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Duarte include: Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6) vs. Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8), Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) vs. Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6)
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