For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,416 students in Monrovia, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monrovia, CA are Mayflower Elementary School, Clifton Middle School and Plymouth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monrovia, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monrovia have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monrovia, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayflower Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 North Mayflower Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2200
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2200
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Clifton Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 South Ivy Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2600
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Boley St.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2400
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2400
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 West Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2300
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2300
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 East Lemon Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2100
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2100
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Wild Rose School Of Creative
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 Jasmine Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2500
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2500
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 West Duarte Rd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2700
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Park
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 South Mountain Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3014
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3014
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Monrovia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Quest Academy Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1831 Santa Fe Pl.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2776
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2776
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Monrovia, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monrovia, CA include Mayflower Elementary School, Clifton Middle School and Plymouth Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monrovia?
8 public elementary schools are located in Monrovia.
What is the racial composition of students in Monrovia?
Monrovia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Monrovia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Monrovia include: Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet vs. Clifton Middle School, Clifton Middle School vs. Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet, Monroe Elementary School vs. Mayflower Elementary School
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