For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,068 students in San Gabriel, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA are Emperor Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Gabriel, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Gabriel have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 San Gabriel, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emperor Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6415 Muscatel Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 548-5084
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 548-5084
Grades: K-6
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 North San Marino Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-3926
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-3926
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8317 East Sheffield Rd.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 287-0497
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 287-0497
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 North Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-6952
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-6952
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1372 East Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-5260
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-5260
Grades: 6-8
| 959 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1425 Manley Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 288-6681
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 288-6681
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Dewey Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Dewey Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3341
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3341
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Walnut Grove Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-0512
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-0512
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
San Gabriel, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1817 South Jackson Ave
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3381
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3381
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA include Emperor Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Gabriel?
8 public elementary schools are located in San Gabriel.
What is the racial composition of students in San Gabriel?
San Gabriel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% 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 San Gabriel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Gabriel include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Coolidge Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School
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