For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,935 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%).
The top-ranked public schools in Temple City, CA are La Rosa Elementary School, Cloverly Elementary School and Temple City High 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 63% (versus the California public school average of 35%), 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 96% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-3 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Cloverly Elementary School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: 4-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Temple City High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5043
Gr: 9-12 | 1,779 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Longden Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Oak Avenue Intermediate
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Temple City Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5830 Kauffman Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Cleminson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5830 Kauffman Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5113
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5113
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
9229 Pentland St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5000
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5000
Temple City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Temple City, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Temple City, CA include La Rosa Elementary School, Cloverly Elementary School and Temple City High School.
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 96% 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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