For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,663 students in the neighborhood of Bassett, La Puente, CA.
The neighborhood of Bassett, La Puente, CA public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.13, which is less than the California public elementary school average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 the neighborhood of Bassett, La Puente, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. E. Van Wig Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1151 North Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-8000
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-8000
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Don Julian Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13855 Don Julian Rd.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
Grades: K-8
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Torch Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 North Vineland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Sunkist Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 Mayland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7700
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7700
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bassett, La Puente, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bassett, La Puente, CA include J. E. Van Wig Elementary School, Don Julian Elementary School and Torch Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bassett, La Puente?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bassett, La Puente.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bassett, La Puente?
the neighborhood of Bassett, La Puente public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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