For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 7,776 students in El Monte, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Monte, CA are Legore Elementary School, Rio Vista Elementary School and Gidley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Monte, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in El Monte have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in El Monte, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legore Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11121 Bryant Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2329
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 North Esto
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Gidley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10226 East Lower Azusa Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2323
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Durfee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12233 Star St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #66.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11317 East Mcgirk Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2333
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
Rank: #77.
Cherrylee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 Buffington Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2326
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 North California
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2306
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Rank: #99.
La Primaria Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4150
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4150
Grades: K-3
| 221 students
Rank: #1010.
Shirpser Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4020 North Gibson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2393
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1111.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12044 Elliott Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4800
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4800
Grades: K-8
| 971 students
Rank: #1212.
Maxson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12380 Felipe St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4500
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4500
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #1313.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4400
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4400
Grades: 2-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1414.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12043 Exline St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4700
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4700
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #1515.
Willard F. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Mountain View Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4900
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4900
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
El Monte, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-3
| 257 students
12460 Fineview St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4200
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4200
Grades: 7-8
| 631 students
10807 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-5809
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-5809
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3501 Durfee Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4450
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4450
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
10900 Mulhall St.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2321
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2321
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
4520 North Whistler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2328
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2328
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Shadow Hills Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12347 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 433-0418
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 433-0418
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in El Monte, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Monte, CA include Legore Elementary School, Rio Vista Elementary School and Gidley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in El Monte?
15 public elementary schools are located in El Monte.
What is the racial composition of students in El Monte?
El Monte public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in El Monte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in El Monte include: Durfee Elementary School vs. Twin Lakes Elementary School, Twin Lakes Elementary School vs. Durfee Elementary School
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