For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,601 students in the neighborhood of El Rancho, Pico Rivera, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Rancho 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.
The neighborhood of El Rancho, Pico Rivera, 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 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
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 the neighborhood of El Rancho, Pico Rivera, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montebello Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Pine St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-5191
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-5191
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Valencia Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9241 East Cosgrove St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Steam Academy Burke
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Birney Tech Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8501 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Durfee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4220 South Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Magee Academy Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Serapis Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Coffman-pico Rd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7250 Citronell St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #99.
North Park Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4450 South Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1010.
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5241 South Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
Rivera Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Citronell Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of El Rancho, Pico Rivera, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of El Rancho, Pico Rivera, CA include Montebello Gardens Elementary School, Valencia Academy Of The Arts and Steam Academy Burke.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of El Rancho, Pico Rivera?
11 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of El Rancho, Pico Rivera.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of El Rancho, Pico Rivera?
the neighborhood of El Rancho, Pico Rivera 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).
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