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Best 90640 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,918 students in 90640, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90640, CA are Washington Elementary School, Wilcox Elementary School and La Merced Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 90640 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 90640, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90640, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 90640, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 90640, CA include Washington Elementary School, Wilcox Elementary School and La Merced Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 90640?
8 public elementary schools are located in 90640.
What is the racial composition of students in 90640?
90640 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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