Photo: Dparranda · Public domainEl Monte’s public schools score below 57% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 27% of El Monte’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving El Monte, 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 99% 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.
El Monte’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 456 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of El Monte’s, its schools beat 50%, higher than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 99% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
El Monte Union High spends $23,420 per student and El Monte City $26,989, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
17 elementary schools, then seven middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 13% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Shield of Faith Christian School (private), Love & Care Christian Preschool (private) and New Life Christian School (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 El Monte’s grade
C+: better than 43% of California school districts, #574 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve El Monte, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in El Monte · depends on your address
Arroyo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,638 students · 21:1 students per teacher
El Monte High
Grades 9–12 · 1,383 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Mountain View High
Grades 9–12 · 1,123 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in El Monte · depends on your address
Arroyo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,638 students · 21:1 students per teacher
El Monte High
Grades 9–12 · 1,383 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Mountain View High
Grades 9–12 · 1,123 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Parts of El Monte (4% of its land) are served by Rosemead Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve El Monte
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
El Monte vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share El Monte’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| El Monte | C+ | El Monte City K–8 · Mountain View Elementary K–8 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
| South El Monte | C+ | El Monte City K–8 · Mountain View Elementary K–8 · Valle Lindo Elementary K–8 |
| Industry | — | Hacienda La Puente Unified K–12 · Rowland Unified K–12 · Whittier Union High 9–12 |
| Temple City | A− | Temple City Unified K–12 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
| Rosemead | A− | Garvey Elementary K–8 · Rosemead Elementary K–8 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
| Arcadia | A | Arcadia Unified K–12 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
| Baldwin Park | B | Baldwin Park Unified K–12 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
| Irwindale | B | Duarte Unified K–12 · Baldwin Park Unified K–12 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
All 7 neighbors share El Monte Union High with El Monte for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in El Monte
26 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Thompson Elementary).
Questions about El Monte’s schools
Are El Monte’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools El Monte children attend score below 57% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #574 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 50%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is El Monte in?
El Monte Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 7,278 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of El Monte are served by Rosemead Elementary.
Where do El Monte kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Arroyo High, El Monte High and Mountain View High.
What is El Monte’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in El Monte Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does El Monte spend per student?
$23,420 in El Monte Union High School District, $26,989 in El Monte City School District and $27,700 in Mountain View Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in El Monte?
Yes: Shield of Faith Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 63 students), Love & Care Christian Preschool (religious, grades PK–K, 60 students) and New Life Christian School (religious, grades K–10, 28 students).
Parents talk
What El Monte 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.