For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,394 students in 91790, CA (there are , serving 671 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 91790, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 91790, CA are San Jose Charter Academy, Rowland Avenue Elementary School and Merlinda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 91790 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 91790, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91790, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 West Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Gr: K-8 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Rowland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1355 East Rowland Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 974-4700
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 974-4700
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Merlinda Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 South Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 West Eldred Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Orangewood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 South Orange Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1624 West Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 East Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
California Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1125 Bainbridge
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
Gr: 3-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Walnut Grove Intermediate
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 East Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
Gr: 7-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 West Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 91790, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 91790, CA include San Jose Charter Academy, Rowland Avenue Elementary School and Merlinda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 91790?
10 public schools are located in 91790.
What percentage of students in 91790 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 91790 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 91790?
91790 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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