For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,310 students in Arcadia, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 1,688 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Arcadia, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Arcadia, CA are Baldwin Stocker Elementary School, Foothills Middle School and Highland Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcadia, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Arcadia have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arcadia, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
422 W. Lemon Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8351
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8351
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
171 E. Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Virginia Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8354
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8354
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Longley Way Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Longley Way
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8357
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8357
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
First Avenue Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #66.
Holly Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 W. Duarte Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8355
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8355
Grades: K-5
| 676 students
Rank: #77.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 Campus Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-1711
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-1711
Grades: 9-12
| 3,031 students
Rank: #88.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #99.
Hugo Reid Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Hugo Reid Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8346
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8346
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Camino Grove Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Camino Grove Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8353
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8353
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 S. Third Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Rank: #1212.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 Wildflower Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Grades: K-8
| 653 students
Arcadia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Method Schools High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
317 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Method Schools K-8 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
317 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arcadia, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Arcadia, CA include Baldwin Stocker Elementary School, Foothills Middle School and Highland Oaks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arcadia, CA?
12 public schools are located in Arcadia, CA.
What percentage of students in Arcadia, CA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Arcadia, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arcadia, CA?
Arcadia, CA public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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