For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,412 students in El Monte, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in El Monte, CA are Gidley Elementary School, Thompson Elementary School and Durfee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Monte, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in El Monte have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in El Monte, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gidley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10226 East Lower Azusa Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Thompson Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Durfee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #44.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11317 East Mcgirk Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 North California
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12044 Elliott Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4800
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4800
Grades: K-8
| 971 students
Rank: #77.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4400
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4400
Grades: 2-8
| 576 students
El Monte, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-3
| 257 students
12460 Fineview St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4200
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4200
Grades: 7-8
| 631 students
10807 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-5809
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-5809
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3501 Durfee Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4450
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4450
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
10900 Mulhall St.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2321
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2321
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
4520 North Whistler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2328
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2328
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Shadow Hills Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12347 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 433-0418
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 433-0418
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in El Monte, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in El Monte, CA include Gidley Elementary School, Thompson Elementary School and Durfee Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in El Monte?
7 public middle schools are located in El Monte.
What is the racial composition of students in El Monte?
El Monte public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in El Monte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in El Monte include: Durfee Elementary School vs. Twin Lakes Elementary School, Twin Lakes Elementary School vs. Durfee Elementary School
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