For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,333 students in Pico Rivera, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 758 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Pico Rivera, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Pico Rivera, CA are Montebello Gardens Elementary School, Valencia Academy Of The Arts and El Rancho High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pico Rivera, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pico Rivera have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pico Rivera, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montebello Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Pine St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-5191
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-5191
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Valencia Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9241 E. Cosgrove St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
El Rancho High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 S. Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,244 students
Rank: #44.
Steam Academy Burke
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #55.
Birney Tech Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8501 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Durfee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4220 S. Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Magee Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Serapis Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Coffman-pico Rd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #99.
North Ranchito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8837 E. Olympic Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7630
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7630
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1010.
Rivera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7250 Citronell St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1111.
North Park Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4450 S. Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1212.
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5241 S. Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1313.
Rivera Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Citronell Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1414.
Ruben Salazar Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
9515 Haney St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7700
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pico Rivera, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8110 Paramount Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7560
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Eugene A. Obregon (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3300 Sandoval Ave
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
3300 Sandoval St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
9115 East Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5009
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5009
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
4211 South Columbia St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5108
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5108
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pico Rivera, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Pico Rivera, CA include Montebello Gardens Elementary School, Valencia Academy Of The Arts and El Rancho High School.
How many public schools are located in Pico Rivera?
15 public schools are located in Pico Rivera.
What percentage of students in Pico Rivera go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Pico Rivera are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pico Rivera are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pico Rivera include: North Park Academy Of The Arts vs. Rivera Middle School, Rivera Middle School vs. Steam Academy Burke, Steam Academy Burke vs. Rivera Middle School
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