For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,214 students in Rowland Heights, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,195 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Rowland Heights, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rowland Heights, CA are Shelyn Elementary School, Blandford Elementary School and Killian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowland Heights, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rowland Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rowland Heights, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelyn Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19500 East Nacora St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 444-0584
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 444-0584
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Blandford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2601 Blandford Dr.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3410
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3410
Gr: K-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Killian Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19100 East Killian St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-6409
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-6409
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
John A. Rowland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 South Otterbein St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3448
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3448
Gr: 9-12 | 2,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Alvarado Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 South Desire Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-2358
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-2358
Gr: 7-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Jellick Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 South Jellick Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-1275
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-1275
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2036 South Fullerton Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-3441
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-3441
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Santana High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
341 South La Seda Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5971
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
18550 East Farjardo St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 854-2228
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 854-2228
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Unified Community Day
Alternative School
1928 Nogales St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 935-8202
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rowland Heights, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18550 East Farjardo
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-1537
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-1537
Gr: K-6
Rowland Heights Charter Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1127 Otterbein Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 810-4911
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 810-4911
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rowland Heights, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rowland Heights, CA include Shelyn Elementary School, Blandford Elementary School and Killian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rowland Heights?
10 public schools are located in Rowland Heights.
What percentage of students in Rowland Heights go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Rowland Heights are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland Heights?
Rowland Heights public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rowland Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rowland Heights include: Shelyn Elementary School vs. Killian Elementary School, Blandford Elementary School vs. Killian Elementary School, Rowland Elementary School vs. Shelyn Elementary School
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
