For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,525 students in Monterey Park, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 900 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Monterey Park, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Monterey Park has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Monterey Park, CA are Monterey Highlands Elementary School, Monterey Vista Elementary School and Brightwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey Park, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Monterey Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monterey Park, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monterey Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6220
Grades: K-8
| 946 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey Vista Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 E. Graves Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 307-3300
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 307-3300
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Brightwood St.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6200
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6200
Grades: K-8
| 829 students
Rank: #44.
Repetto Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 S. Grandridge Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 572-2231
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 572-2231
Grades: K-8
| 718 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Hill Lane Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 263-3877
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 263-3877
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
795 Pepper St.
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 307-3371
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 307-3371
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Ynez Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 S. Ynez Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6260
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 570-6260
Grades: K-8
| 721 students
Rank: #88.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Findlay Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 721-4335
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 721-4335
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #99.
Macy Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 S. Lupine Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(323) 722-0260
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(323) 722-0260
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Monterey Park, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Los Angeles County Community High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1260 S. Monterey Pass Rd.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 262-2263
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 262-2263
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monterey Park, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Monterey Park, CA include Monterey Highlands Elementary School, Monterey Vista Elementary School and Brightwood Elementary School. Monterey Park has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Monterey Park, CA?
9 public schools are located in Monterey Park, CA.
What percentage of students in Monterey Park, CA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Monterey Park, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey Park, CA?
Monterey Park, CA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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