For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,289 students in Temple City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Temple City, CA are La Rosa Elementary School, Cloverly Elementary School and Longden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Temple City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Temple City, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9301 La Rosa Dr.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5076
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5076
Gr: K-3 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Cloverly Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5476 Cloverly Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5092
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5092
Gr: 4-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Longden Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Wendon St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5068
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5068
Gr: K-6 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Temple City Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Lemon Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 548-5243
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Cleminson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5213 North Daleview Ave.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 575-2327
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Temple City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Temple City Comm. Learning Center Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9229 Pentland St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2111
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Temple City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Temple City, CA include La Rosa Elementary School, Cloverly Elementary School and Longden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Temple City?
5 public elementary schools are located in Temple City.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple City?
Temple City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Temple City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Temple City include: Cloverly Elementary School vs. Longden Elementary School, Longden Elementary School vs. Cloverly Elementary School
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