For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,924 students in Temple City, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 425 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Temple City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Temple City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Temple City, CA are Temple City High School, La Rosa Elementary School and Cloverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Temple City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Temple City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Temple City High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #22.
La Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9301 La Rosa Dr.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5076
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5076
Grades: K-3
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Cloverly Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5476 Cloverly Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5092
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5092
Grades: 4-6
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Longden Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Wendon St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5068
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5068
Grades: K-6
| 917 students
Rank: #55.
Temple City Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Avenue Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6623 Oak Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5060
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5060
Grades: 7-8
| 840 students
Rank: #77.
Cleminson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5213 North Daleview Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5113
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5113
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
9229 Pentland St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5000
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Temple City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Temple City Comm. Learning Center Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9229 Pentland St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2111
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Temple City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Temple City, CA include Temple City High School, La Rosa Elementary School and Cloverly Elementary School. Temple City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Temple City?
9 public schools are located in Temple City.
What percentage of students in Temple City go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Temple City are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Temple City?
Temple City public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Temple City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Temple City include: Cloverly Elementary School vs. Longden Elementary School, Longden Elementary School vs. Cloverly Elementary School
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