For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,846 students in South El Monte, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in South El Monte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 South El Monte, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Temple
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11033 E. Central Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0692
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0692
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Dean L. Shively
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1431 N. Central Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
New Lexington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 E. Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
Grades: K-6
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Wilkerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 N. Doreen Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Potrero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 N. Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
Grades: K-8
| 649 students
Rank: #66.
Cortada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 N. Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: #77.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 839 students
Rank: #88.
Miramonte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
South El Monte, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11050 Fineview St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
2131 Loma Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South El Monte, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South El Monte, CA include New Temple, Dean L. Shively and New Lexington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South El Monte?
8 public elementary schools are located in South El Monte.
What is the racial composition of students in South El Monte?
South El Monte public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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