Best High Schools in Monterey Park, CA

High schools
6
Students
10,620
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Monterey Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mark Keppel High

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alhambra Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2205 Students

2. Alhambra High

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alhambra Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2160 Students

3. Schurr High

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2224 Students

4. Woodrow Wilson Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1406 Students

5. James A. Garfield Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2247 Students

6. Engr And Tech Acad At Esteban E. Torres High #3

C

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students

Best Middle Schools in Monterey Park, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,597
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Monterey Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Garvey (richard) Intermediate

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garvey Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 591 Students

2. Macy Intermediate

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students

3. El Sereno Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 862 Students

4. Eastmont Intermediate

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montebello Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Monterey Park, CA

Elementary schools
19
Students
8,355
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Monterey Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Monterey Highlands Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alhambra Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 931 Students

2. Brightwood Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alhambra Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 794 Students

3. Monterey Vista Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garvey Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 545 Students

4. Potrero Heights Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montebello Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

5. Repetto Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alhambra Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 697 Students

6. City Terrace Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students

7. Ynez Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alhambra Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 679 Students

8. Marguerita Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alhambra Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 491 Students

9. Fremont Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alhambra Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 617 Students

10. Hillcrest Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Garvey Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 415 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Monterey Park, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Monterey Park, CA has a total population of 60,728 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Monterey Park, CA

21,572

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Monterey Park, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

22.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.40 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monterey Park, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monterey Park, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,785 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Monterey Park, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Monterey Park, CA

How many schools are in Monterey Park, CA?

Monterey Park, CA has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 21,572 students in total.

How do schools in Monterey Park perform on state tests?

On average, 29 schools in Monterey Park score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Monterey Park greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monterey Park?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Monterey Park, CA

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Alhambra, CA

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rosemead, CA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Los Angeles, CA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Montebello, CA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
San Gabriel, CA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Commerce, CA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Pasadena, CA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
San Marino, CA

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
South El Monte, CA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pico Rivera, CA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Monterey Park

Average SchoolGrade
B+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
89%
Avg actual scores
52.4%
Avg projected
36.3%

9 of 9 schools in Monterey Park carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 4B: 5

All 9 public schools we grade in Monterey Park. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (8)

Private schools (4)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.