For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,091 students in San Marino, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in San Marino, CA are Valentine Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and Huntington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marino, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Marino, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1650 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Grades: K-5
| 682 students
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
San Marino, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Marino, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Marino, CA include Valentine Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and Huntington Middle School. San Marino has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Marino?
3 public elementary schools are located in San Marino.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marino?
San Marino public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Marino are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Marino include: Valentine Elementary School vs. Carver Elementary School, Carver Elementary School vs. Valentine Elementary School
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