Montebello Woman's Club · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Montebello’s public schools score below 68% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 18% of Montebello’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Montebello, 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 96% 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.
Montebello’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 554 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Montebello’s, its schools beat 13%, lower than their 32% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,212 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 17% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Benedict School (private), Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary (private), Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (private) and Montebello 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 Montebello’s grade
C: better than 32% of California school districts, #739 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 Montebello, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Montebello · depends on your address
Schurr High
Grades 9–12 · 2,121 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Montebello High
Grades 9–12 · 1,907 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Applied Technology Center
Grades 9–12 · 295 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Montebello · depends on your address
Schurr High
Grades 9–12 · 2,121 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Montebello High
Grades 9–12 · 1,907 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Applied Technology Center
Grades 9–12 · 295 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Montebello’s public schools are run by Montebello Unified School District, which also serves Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce and 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 below the state in reading
Montebello vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Montebello’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Montebello | C | Montebello Unified |
| Pico Rivera | B | El Rancho Unified K–12 · Whittier Union High 9–12 |
| Commerce | C | Montebello Unified |
| Monterey Park | B | Alhambra Unified K–12 · Montebello Unified K–12 |
| Rosemead | A− | Garvey Elementary K–8 · Rosemead Elementary K–8 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Montebello Unified with Montebello, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Montebello
17 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 (Montebello Community Day).
Questions about Montebello’s schools
Are Montebello’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Montebello children attend score below 68% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #739 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 13%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Montebello in?
Montebello Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 19,149 students in 29 schools (2024–25).
Where do Montebello kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Schurr High, Montebello High and Applied Technology Center.
What is Montebello’s graduation rate?
80% of the class of 2023 in Montebello Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Montebello spend per student?
$24,212 in Montebello Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Montebello?
Yes: St. Benedict School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 423 students), Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary (Catholic, grades 9–12, 352 students), Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Catholic, grades PK–8, 341 students) and Montebello Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 185 students).
Parents talk
What Montebello families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Montebello → They have their own page.
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.