Top 10 Best El Monte Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 15,016 students in El Monte, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 552 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in El Monte, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in El Monte, CA are Shirpser Elementary School, Thompson Elementary School and Legore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Monte, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in El Monte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best El Monte, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Shirpser Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4020 N. Gibson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thompson Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Legore Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11121 Bryant Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Arroyo High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4921 N. Cedar Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 444-9201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #55.
Durfee Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #66.
El Monte High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3048 N. Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-7701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,588 students
Rank: #77.
Wright Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11317 E. Mcgirk Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
Grades: K-8
| 671 students
Rank: #88.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11111 Thienes Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4650
Grades: K-8
| 923 students
Rank: #99.
Cherrylee Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5025 Buffington Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #1010.
Gidley Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10226 E. Lower Azusa Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbia Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 N. Ca
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
Grades: K-8
| 732 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountain View High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Pkwy. Dr.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #1313.
La Primaria Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4150
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #1414.
Maxson Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12380 Felipe St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4500
Grades: K-6
| 494 students
Rank: #1515.
Baker Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12043 Exline St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4700
Grades: K-6
| 708 students
Rank: #1616.
Parkview Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12044 Elliott Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4800
Grades: K-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #1717.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4400
Grades: K-8
| 787 students
Rank: #1818.
Willard F. Payne Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 Mountain View Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4900
Grades: K-6
| 658 students
Rank: #1919.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 N. Esto
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #2020.
Miramonte Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10620 Schmidt Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4600
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #2121.
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12347 Ramona Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-0481
Grades: 10-12
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
El Monte Union High School Community Day
Alternative School
5050 Kings Row
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-4943
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in El Monte, California

El Monte, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-3
| 257 students
12460 Fineview St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4200
Grades: 7-8
| 631 students
10807 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-5809
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3501 Durfee Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4450
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
10900 Mulhall St.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2321
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
4520 North Whistler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2328
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
12347 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 433-0418
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in El Monte, CA?
The top ranked public schools in El Monte, CA include Shirpser Elementary School, Thompson Elementary School and Legore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in El Monte, CA?
22 public schools are located in El Monte, CA.
What percentage of students in El Monte, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in El Monte, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in El Monte, CA?
El Monte, CA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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