For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,999 students in San Gabriel, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA are Emperor Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Gabriel, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Gabriel have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Gabriel, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emperor Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6415 Muscatel Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 548-5084
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 548-5084
Gr: K-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 North San Marino Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-3926
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8317 East Sheffield Rd.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 287-0497
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1372 East Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-5260
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 North Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-6952
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1425 Manley Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 288-6681
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 288-6681
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Dewey Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Dewey Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3341
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3341
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Walnut Grove Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-0512
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-0512
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
San Gabriel, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1817 South Jackson Ave
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3381
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3381
Gr: K-6 | 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA include Emperor Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Gabriel?
8 public elementary schools are located in San Gabriel.
What is the racial composition of students in San Gabriel?
San Gabriel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Gabriel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Gabriel include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Coolidge Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School
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