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Top 10 Best West Covina Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 9,036 students in West Covina, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Covina, CA are Merced Elementary School, San Jose Charter Academy and Rowland Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Covina, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Covina have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 West Covina, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merced Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1545 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2021 West Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Grades: K-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: #33.
Rowland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1355 East Rowland Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 974-4700
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 South Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
Grades: K-5
| 781 students
Rank: #55.
Workman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1941 East Workman Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Merlinda Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1120 South Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
Grovecenter Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
775 North Lark Ellen Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4400
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #88.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1615 West Eldred Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #99.
Hollencrest Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #1010.
Telesis Academy Of Science & Math
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Grades: K-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1111.
Vine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 East Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1212.
Orangewood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1440 South Orange Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1313.
Hollingworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3003 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(909) 598-3661
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
Rank: #1414.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1225 East Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1515.
California Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Bainbridge
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
Grades: 3-6
| 219 students
Rank: #1616.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 West Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: n/an/a
1010 West Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in West Covina, California

West Covina, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 East Francisquito Ave
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2800 East Hollingworth St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rio Verde Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2226 E. Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-0289
Grades: K-12
| 66 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Covina, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Covina, CA include Merced Elementary School, San Jose Charter Academy and Rowland Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Covina?
17 public elementary schools are located in West Covina.
What is the racial composition of students in West Covina?
West Covina public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Covina are often viewed compared to one another?

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