For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,790 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 4/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South El Monte, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Temple
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11033 East Central Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0692
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0692
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Dean L. Shively
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1431 North Central Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 East Bodger St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2320
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Wilkerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 North Doreen Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2331
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Potrero Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #66.
Cortada Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2391
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
Monte Vista Elementary 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
| 850 students
Rank: #88.
Miramonte Elementary 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
| 469 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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