For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,173 students in Pico Rivera, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pico Rivera, CA are El Rancho High School and Ruben Salazar Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pico Rivera, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pico Rivera have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Pico Rivera, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Rancho High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pico Rivera, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Rancho High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 South Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ruben Salazar Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pico Rivera, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pico Rivera, CA include El Rancho High School and Ruben Salazar Continuation.
How many public high schools are located in Pico Rivera?
2 public high schools are located in Pico Rivera.
What is the racial composition of students in Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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