For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,066 students in South El Monte, CA (there are , serving 327 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in South El Monte, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in South El Monte, CA are New Temple, Dean L. Shively and New Lexington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South El Monte, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in South El Monte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in South El Monte, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Temple
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11033 East Central Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0692
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0692
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Dean L. Shively
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1431 North Central Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 East Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Wilkerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 North Doreen Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Potrero Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #66.
Cortada Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
Gr: K-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
South El Monte High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11111 Thienes Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4650
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4650
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Miramonte Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10620 Schmidt Rd.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4600
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4600
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
South El Monte, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11050 Fineview St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
2131 Loma Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South El Monte, CA?
The top ranked public schools in South El Monte, CA include New Temple, Dean L. Shively and New Lexington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South El Monte?
9 public schools are located in South El Monte.
What percentage of students in South El Monte go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in South El Monte are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in South El Monte?
South El Monte public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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