For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,609 students in Arcadia, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Arcadia, CA are Highland Oaks Elementary School, Baldwin Stocker Elementary School and Hugo Reid Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcadia, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arcadia have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arcadia, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Virginia Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8354
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8354
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
422 West Lemon Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8351
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8351
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Hugo Reid Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Hugo Reid Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8346
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8346
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Foothills Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
171 East Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #55.
Longley Way Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Longley Way
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8357
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8357
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-8361
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #77.
First Avenue Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 South First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8362
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #88.
Holly Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 West Duarte Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8355
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8355
Grades: K-5
| 781 students
Rank: #99.
Camino Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Camino Grove Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8353
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-8353
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: #1010.
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 South Third Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 821-6629
Grades: K-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1111.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 Wildflower Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 575-2308
Grades: K-8
| 636 students
Arcadia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
317 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
317 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Arcadia, CA 91006
(760) 224-0758
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arcadia, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arcadia, CA include Highland Oaks Elementary School, Baldwin Stocker Elementary School and Hugo Reid Elementary School. Arcadia has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arcadia?
11 public elementary schools are located in Arcadia.
What is the racial composition of students in Arcadia?
Arcadia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Arcadia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Arcadia include: Foothills Middle School vs. First Avenue Middle School, Longley Way Elementary School vs. Baldwin Stocker Elementary School, Holly Avenue Elementary School vs. Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
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