For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,124 students in Duarte, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Duarte, CA are Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) and Maxwell Academy (Pk-8). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duarte, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Duarte have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Duarte, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 elementary schools in Duarte, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Duarte, CA include Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6), Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) and Maxwell Academy (Pk-8).
How many public elementary schools are located in Duarte?
4 public elementary schools are located in Duarte.
What is the racial composition of students in Duarte?
Duarte public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Duarte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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