For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 13,033 students in West Covina, CA (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,109 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in West Covina, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in West Covina, CA are Merced Elementary School, Mt. Sac Early College At West Covina and San Jose Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Covina, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in West Covina have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Covina, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merced Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Sac Early College At West Covina
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2226 E. Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 W. Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Grades: K-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #44.
Rowland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1355 E. Rowland Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 974-4700
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 974-4700
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 S. Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #66.
Workman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1941 E. Workman Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Merlinda Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 S. Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #88.
Grovecenter Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
775 N. Lark Ellen Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4400
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4400
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #99.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 W. Eldred Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #1010.
Hollencrest Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #1111.
Telesis Of Science & Math
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 E. Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Grades: K-8
| 675 students
Rank: #1212.
Vine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 E. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1313.
Orangewood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 S. Orange Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1414.
Hollingworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3003 E. Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(909) 598-3661
West Covina, CA 91792
(909) 598-3661
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #1515.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1616.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1624 W. Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #1717.
West Covina High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #1818.
California Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Bainbridge
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
Grades: 3-6
| 224 students
Rank: #1919.
Walnut Grove Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 E. Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Rank: #2020.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1625 W. Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #2121.
Giano Intermediate
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3223 S. Giano Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
Grades: 7-8
| 574 students
Rank: #2222.
Coronado High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 W. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
West Covina, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coronado Academy Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1500 East Francisquito Ave
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4600
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2800 East Hollingworth St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rio Verde Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2226 E. Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-0289
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-0289
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Covina, CA?
The top ranked public schools in West Covina, CA include Merced Elementary School, Mt. Sac Early College At West Covina and San Jose Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in West Covina, CA?
23 public schools are located in West Covina, CA.
What percentage of students in West Covina, CA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in West Covina, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Covina, CA?
West Covina, CA public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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