For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,098 students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Los Angeles, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in South Montebello are Rosewood Park, Bandini Elementary School and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Montebello, Los Angeles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Los Angeles, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosewood Park
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2353 Commerce Way
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 887-7862
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 887-7862
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
Bandini Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2318 Couts Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 887-7898
Los Angeles, CA 90040
(323) 887-7898
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
630 South Leonard St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-2025
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-2025
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #44.
Winter Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1277 South Clela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 268-0477
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 268-0477
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Los Angeles, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Los Angeles, CA include Rosewood Park, Bandini Elementary School and Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Los Angeles?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Los Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Los Angeles?
the neighborhood of South Montebello, Los Angeles public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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