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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best El Monte Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,099 students in El Monte, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 578 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in El Monte, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in El Monte, CA are Rio Vista Elementary School, Arroyo High School and Legore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Monte, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in El Monte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in El Monte, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 North Esto
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
Gr: K-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Arroyo High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4921 North Cedar Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 444-9201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,638 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Legore Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11121 Bryant Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
Gr: K-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Gidley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10226 East Lower Azusa Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
Gr: K-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Thompson Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
El Monte Union High School Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5050 Kings Row
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-4943
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
Durfee Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
Gr: K-8 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
El Monte High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3048 North Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-7701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11317 East Mcgirk Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Cherrylee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5025 Buffington Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 North California
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
Gr: K-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1212.
La Primaria Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4150
Gr: K-3 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1313.
Shirpser Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4020 North Gibson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
Gr: K-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Pkwy. Dr.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1515.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4400
Gr: 3-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12044 Elliott Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4800
Gr: K-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1717.
Maxson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12380 Felipe St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4500
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12043 Exline St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4700
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1919.
Willard F. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 Mountain View Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4900
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2020.
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12347 Ramona Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-0481
Gr: 10-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in El Monte, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in El Monte, CA include Rio Vista Elementary School, Arroyo High School and Legore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in El Monte?
20 public schools are located in El Monte.
What percentage of students in El Monte go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in El Monte are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in El Monte?
El Monte public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in El Monte are often viewed compared to one another?

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