For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,211 students in Sierra Madre, CA (there are , serving 1,005 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in Sierra Madre, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sierra Madre, CA are Sierra Madre Elementary School and Sierra Madre Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra Madre, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sierra Madre have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sierra Madre, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Madre Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
141 West Highland Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5890
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5890
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Madre Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 North Canon Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5910
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5910
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sierra Madre, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sierra Madre, CA include Sierra Madre Elementary School and Sierra Madre Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sierra Madre?
2 public schools are located in Sierra Madre.
What percentage of students in Sierra Madre go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in Sierra Madre are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Madre?
Sierra Madre public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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