Photo: Jey0h · CC BY 3.0Alhambra’s public schools outscore 84% of California districts
In Alhambra, 50% of tested students are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Alhambra, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alhambra’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 593 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Alhambra’s, its schools beat 95%, higher than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,297 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
All Souls World Language Catholic School (private), Ramona Convent Secondary School (private), Emmaus Lutheran School (private), Bell Tower Trilingual School (private), Oneonta Montessori School (private), Little Acorn Montessori Academy (private), Sierra School of Alhambra (private), St. Thomas More School (private), Lily's Garden Preschool and Kindergarten (private), Bright Children Montessori Academy (private), Grace Garden Preschool (private), Angel's Montessori Preschool (private) and Granada Park Umc Nursery School and Kindergarten (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Alhambra’s grade
A−: better than 84% of California school districts, #132 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Alhambra, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Alhambra · depends on your address
Mark Keppel High
Grades 9–12 · 2,201 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Alhambra High
Grades 9–12 · 2,056 students · 21:1 students per teacher
San Gabriel High
Grades 9–12 · 1,761 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in San Gabriel
10th grade in Alhambra · depends on your address
Mark Keppel High
Grades 9–12 · 2,201 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Alhambra High
Grades 9–12 · 2,056 students · 21:1 students per teacher
San Gabriel High
Grades 9–12 · 1,761 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in San Gabriel
11th grade in Alhambra · depends on your address
Mark Keppel High
Grades 9–12 · 2,201 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Alhambra High
Grades 9–12 · 2,056 students · 21:1 students per teacher
San Gabriel High
Grades 9–12 · 1,761 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in San Gabriel
12th grade in Alhambra · depends on your address
Mark Keppel High
Grades 9–12 · 2,201 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Alhambra High
Grades 9–12 · 2,056 students · 21:1 students per teacher
San Gabriel High
Grades 9–12 · 1,761 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in San Gabriel
Alhambra’s public schools are run by Alhambra Unified School District, which also serves Monterey Park. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Alhambra vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Alhambra’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | A− | Alhambra Unified |
| Monterey Park | B | Alhambra Unified K–12 · Montebello Unified K–12 |
| San Gabriel | B+ | San Gabriel Unified K–12 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
| Los Angeles | B− | Los Angeles Unified |
| San Marino | A+ | San Marino Unified |
| South Pasadena | A+ | South Pasadena Unified |
Every school in Alhambra
25 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Alhambra’s schools
Are Alhambra’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Alhambra children attend outscore 84% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #132 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Alhambra in?
Alhambra Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 14,548 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Alhambra kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Mark Keppel High, Alhambra High and San Gabriel High.
What is Alhambra’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Alhambra Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Alhambra spend per student?
$21,297 in Alhambra Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Alhambra?
Yes: All Souls World Language Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 338 students), Ramona Convent Secondary School (catholic · all-girls, grades 9–12, 321 students), Emmaus Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 140 students), Bell Tower Trilingual School (nonsectarian, grades PK–7, 125 students), Oneonta Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 109 students), Little Acorn Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 88 students), Sierra School of Alhambra (special education, grades 1–12, 84 students), St. Thomas More School (Catholic, grades K–8, 50 students), Lily's Garden Preschool and Kindergarten (nonsectarian, grades K, 34 students), Bright Children Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 30 students), Grace Garden Preschool (religious, grades PK–K, 22 students), Angel's Montessori Preschool (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 20 students) and Granada Park Umc Nursery School and Kindergarten (religious, grades PK–K, 17 students).
Parents talk
What Alhambra families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.