For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,126 students in Montebello, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montebello, CA are Washington Elementary School, Wilcox Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montebello, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montebello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montebello, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Montebello, 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 elementary schools in Montebello, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montebello, CA include Washington Elementary School, Wilcox Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montebello?
8 public elementary schools are located in Montebello.
What is the racial composition of students in Montebello?
Montebello public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Montebello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montebello include: Eastmont Intermediate vs. Montebello Intermediate, Montebello Intermediate vs. Eastmont Intermediate, La Merced Academy vs. Washington Elementary School
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