San Gabriel Unified School District

408 Junipero Serra Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776-4500
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

San Gabriel Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,482 students in San Gabriel Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Gabriel Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
4,482 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

San Gabriel Unified School District, which is ranked #334 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#327 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
47%
34%
60%
47%
46%
29%
96%
87%
(2022-23)
19.6%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
52%
12%
% Hispanic
39%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,294 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,971 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,294
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,971
$18,512

Best San Gabriel Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gabrielino High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1327 South San Gabriel Blvd.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 573-2415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 North San Marino Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-3926
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8317 East Sheffield Rd.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 287-0497
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1372 East Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-5260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
421 North Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-6952
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1425 Manley Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 288-6681
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 South Walnut Grove Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-0512
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Del Mar High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
312 South Del Mar Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 291-5723
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Gabriel Unified School District?
San Gabriel Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,482 students.
What is the rank of San Gabriel Unified School District?
San Gabriel Unified School District is ranked #334 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Gabriel Unified School District?
52% of San Gabriel Unified School District students are Asian, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Gabriel Unified School District?
San Gabriel Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Gabriel Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,971 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,482 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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