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 Mesa 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 42% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Covina have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in West Covina, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merced Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1545 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 South Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
Gr: K-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Grovecenter Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
775 North Lark Ellen Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4400
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4400
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Workman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1941 East Workman Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Vine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 East Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Telesis Academy Of Science & Math
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Gr: K-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Hollencrest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hollingworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3003 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(909) 598-3661
West Covina, CA 91792
(909) 598-3661
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 West Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
West Covina, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Coronado Academy Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1500 East Francisquito Ave
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4600
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4600
2800 East Hollingworth St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rio Verde Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2226 E. Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-0289
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-0289
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 Mesa 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?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Covina include: Orangewood Elementary School vs. San Jose Charter Academy, Edgewood Middle School vs. Hollencrest Middle School, Hollencrest Middle School vs. Edgewood Middle School
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