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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Pico Rivera Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,946 students in Pico Rivera, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 769 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Pico Rivera, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pico Rivera, CA are Montebello Gardens Elementary School, Valencia Academy Of The Arts and Steam Academy Burke. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pico Rivera, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montebello Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4700 Pine St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-5191
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Valencia Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9241 East Cosgrove St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Steam Academy Burke
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8101 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
El Rancho High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6501 South Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8809 Coffman-pico Rd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Birney Tech Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8501 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Magee Academy Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8200 Serapis Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Durfee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 South Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7250 Citronell St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
North Ranchito Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8837 East Olympic Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7630
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5241 South Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Rivera Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 Citronell Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
North Park Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4450 South Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Ruben Salazar Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9115 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Program
9426 Marjorie St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7700

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pico Rivera, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pico Rivera, CA include Montebello Gardens Elementary School, Valencia Academy Of The Arts and Steam Academy Burke.
How many public schools are located in Pico Rivera?
15 public schools are located in Pico Rivera.
What percentage of students in Pico Rivera go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Pico Rivera are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera are often viewed compared to one another?

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