For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,195 students in 90640, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,537 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 90640, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 90640, CA are Montebello Community Day, Applied Technology Center and Schurr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 90640 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 90640, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90640, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 S. Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Applied Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W. Mines Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Schurr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 N. Wilcox Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W. Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #55.
Wilcox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
816 Donna Way
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1833
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1833
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W. Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
La Merced Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 E. Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #88.
La Merced Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 N. Poplar Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Rank: #99.
Eastmont Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Bradshawe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
Montebello Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Whittier Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #1111.
Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 S. Greenwood Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Grades: K-5
| 765 students
Rank: #1212.
Montebello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,054 students
Rank: #1313.
Vail High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1230 S. Vail Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
T.i.m.e. Community
Charter School
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
90640, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
T.i.m.e. Community (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 90640, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 90640, CA include Montebello Community Day, Applied Technology Center and Schurr High School.
How many public schools are located in 90640?
14 public schools are located in 90640.
What percentage of students in 90640 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 90640 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 90640?
90640 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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