For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,106 students in Montebello, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montebello, 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.
Montebello, CA public elementary schools 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 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montebello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Montebello, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 West Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Gr: K-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
816 Donna Way
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1833
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1833
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
La Merced Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 North Poplar Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Gr: K-7 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
La Merced Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Eastmont Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Bradshawe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Montebello Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Whittier Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Greenwood Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Montebello, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
T.i.m.e. Community (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Montebello, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montebello, CA include Washington Elementary School, Wilcox Elementary School and La Merced Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montebello?
8 public elementary schools are located in Montebello.
What is the racial composition of students in Montebello?
Montebello public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% 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 Montebello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montebello include: Eastmont Intermediate vs. Montebello Intermediate, Montebello Intermediate vs. Eastmont Intermediate, La Merced Academy vs. Washington Elementary School
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