For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,066 students in 91733, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 327 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 91733, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 91733, CA are New Temple, Dean L. Shively and New Lexington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91733 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91733, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91733, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Temple
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11033 East Central Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0692
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0692
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Dean L. Shively
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1431 North Central Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 East Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Wilkerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 North Doreen Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
South El Monte High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #66.
Potrero Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #77.
Cortada Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11111 Thienes Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4650
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4650
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #99.
Miramonte Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10620 Schmidt Rd.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4600
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4600
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
91733, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11050 Fineview St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
2131 Loma Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 91733, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 91733, CA include New Temple, Dean L. Shively and New Lexington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91733?
9 public schools are located in 91733.
What percentage of students in 91733 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 91733 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91733?
91733 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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