Top 10 Best Pico Rivera Public Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,491 students in Pico Rivera, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 769 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Pico Rivera, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pico Rivera, CA are El Rancho High School, Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy and Montebello Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pico Rivera, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Pico Rivera have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Pico Rivera, CA Public Schools (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Rancho High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6501 S. Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,255 students
Rank: #22.
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8110 Paramount Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Montebello Gardens Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Pine St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-5191
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Ruben Salazar Continuation
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9115 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birney Tech Academy
8501 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
4220 S. Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
9515 Haney St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7700
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
8200 Serapis Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
4450 S. Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
8837 E. Olympic Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7630
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
8809 Coffman-pico Rd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
7250 Citronell St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rivera Middle School
7200 Citronell Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
5241 S. Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Steam @ Burke
8101 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valencia Of The Arts
9241 E. Cosgrove St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pico Rivera, California

Pico Rivera, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Eugene A. Obregon (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3300 Sandoval Ave
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
3300 Sandoval St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
9115 East Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5009
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
4211 South Columbia St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5108
Grades: K-5
| 243 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pico Rivera, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Pico Rivera, CA include El Rancho High School, Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy and Montebello Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pico Rivera, CA?
16 public schools are located in Pico Rivera, CA.
What percentage of students in Pico Rivera, CA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Pico Rivera, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pico Rivera, CA?
Pico Rivera, CA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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