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Best 90640 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,482 students in 90640, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,511 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 90640, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 90640, CA are Montebello Community Day, Washington Elementary School and Applied Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90640 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90640, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 90640, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 South Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 West Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Applied Technology Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 West Mines Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Schurr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 North Wilcox Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
816 Donna Way
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1833
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
La Merced Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
724 North Poplar Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Gr: K-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
La Merced Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 East Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Eastmont Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Bradshawe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #99.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Montebello Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Whittier Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Greenwood Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Montebello High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 West Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Vail High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 South Vail Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 90640, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 90640, CA include Montebello Community Day, Washington Elementary School and Applied Technology Center.
How many public schools are located in 90640?
13 public schools are located in 90640.
What percentage of students in 90640 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 90640 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90640?
90640 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).

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