For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,289 students in Temple City, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Temple City, CA are La Rosa Elementary School, Cloverly Elementary School and Longden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Temple City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Temple City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9301 La Rosa Dr.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5076
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5076
Grades: K-3
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Cloverly Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5476 Cloverly Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5092
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5092
Grades: 4-6
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Longden Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Wendon St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5068
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5068
Grades: K-6
| 917 students
Rank: #44.
Temple City Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
Cleminson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5213 North Daleview Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Temple City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Temple City Comm. Learning Center Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9229 Pentland St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2111
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Temple City, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Temple City, CA include La Rosa Elementary School, Cloverly Elementary School and Longden Elementary School. Temple City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Temple City?
5 public elementary schools are located in Temple City.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple City?
Temple City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% 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 Temple City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Temple City include: Cloverly Elementary School vs. Longden Elementary School, Longden Elementary School vs. Cloverly Elementary School
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