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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best La Puente Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 12,651 students in La Puente, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,102 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in La Puente, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in La Puente, CA are Workman Elementary School, Edgewood Academy and Baldwin Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Puente, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Puente have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 La Puente, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Workman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16000 Workman St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4200
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14135 East Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1616 Griffith Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3700
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Fairgrove Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15540 Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8500
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
J. E. Van Wig Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1151 North Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-8000
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
William Workman High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16303 East Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Don Julian Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13855 Don Julian Rd.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2900
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Bassett Senior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 Ardilla Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
California Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 California Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5200
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 South Dora Guzman Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-2429
Gr: K-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Lassalette
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14333 Lassalette St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3000
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330 North California Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8400
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Rorimer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18750 East Rorimer St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3333
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1414.
Nogales High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 South Nogales St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Torch Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
751 North Vineland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
La Puente High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15615 East Nelson Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 934-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Sparks Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15151 East Temple Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5100
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Valinda School Of Academics
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Indian Summer Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4700
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Grandview College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
795 North Grandview Ln.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4901
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Villacorta Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17840 Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-2385
Gr: K-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Nueva Vista Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Willow Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3177
Gr: 10-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15801 Sierra Vista Ct.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Wing Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16605 Wing Ln.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5900
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15100 Giordano St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-5001
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Northam Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17800 East Renault
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-2404
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Sunkist Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
935 Mayland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7700
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Yorbita Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
502 South Vidalia St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-3486
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Puente Hills High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15430 Shadybend Dr.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 933-3400
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Assistive Technology Academy
Special Education School
17840 East Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rowland Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in La Puente, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in La Puente, CA include Workman Elementary School, Edgewood Academy and Baldwin Academy.
How many public schools are located in La Puente?
30 public schools are located in La Puente.
What percentage of students in La Puente go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in La Puente are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Puente?
La Puente 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 La Puente are often viewed compared to one another?

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