San Gabriel Mission · Photo: Robert A. Estremo · CC BY-SA 2.0San Gabriel’s public schools outscore 74% of California districts
In San Gabriel, 59% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the California average (47%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving San Gabriel, 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 95% 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.
San Gabriel’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 588 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of San Gabriel’s, its schools beat 87%, higher than their 74% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 40% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
El Monte Union High spends $23,420 per student and San Gabriel Unified $19,575, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Options for Youth San Gabriel, St. Anthony School (private), San Gabriel Mission Elementary School (private), San Gabriel Christian School (private) and Total Child Preschool Learning Link Inc. (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 San Gabriel’s grade
B+: better than 74% of California school districts, #202 of 847 California towns. Test scores are above the California average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve San Gabriel, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in San Gabriel
Jefferson Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students · 22:1 students per teacher
7th grade in San Gabriel
Jefferson Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in San Gabriel
Jefferson Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,013 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in San Gabriel
Gabrielino High
Grades 9–12 · 1,438 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in San Gabriel
Gabrielino High
Grades 9–12 · 1,438 students · 23:1 students per teacher
11th grade in San Gabriel
Gabrielino High
Grades 9–12 · 1,438 students · 23:1 students per teacher
12th grade in San Gabriel
Gabrielino High
Grades 9–12 · 1,438 students · 23:1 students per teacher
San Gabriel runs its own schools through grade 12 (San Gabriel Unified School District). From grade 9, students attend the El Monte Union High School District, shared with Arcadia, Baldwin Park, El Monte, Industry, Irwindale, Monrovia, Rosemead, South El Monte and Temple City. Parts of San Gabriel (10%, 10% and 6% of its land) are served by Alhambra Unified, Garvey Elementary and Rosemead Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve San Gabriel
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
San Gabriel vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share San Gabriel’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel | B+ | San Gabriel 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 |
| Alhambra | A− | Alhambra Unified |
| San Marino | A+ | San Marino Unified |
| Temple City | A− | Temple City Unified K–12 · El Monte Union High 9–12 |
| Monterey Park | B | Alhambra Unified K–12 · Montebello Unified K–12 |
2 of the 5 neighbors share El Monte Union High with San Gabriel for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in San Gabriel
13 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 (Marshall Early Education Center).
Questions about San Gabriel’s schools
Are San Gabriel’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools San Gabriel children attend outscore 74% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #202 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is San Gabriel in?
Two districts: San Gabriel Unified School District runs grades K–12, and El Monte Union High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Arcadia, Baldwin Park, El Monte, Industry, Irwindale, Monrovia, Rosemead, South El Monte and Temple City.
Where do San Gabriel kids go to high school?
Gabrielino High, with 1,438 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is San Gabriel’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 San Gabriel spend per student?
$23,420 in El Monte Union High School District and $19,575 in San Gabriel Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in San Gabriel?
Yes: St. Anthony School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 375 students), San Gabriel Mission Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 214 students), San Gabriel Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 211 students) and Total Child Preschool Learning Link Inc. (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 31 students). San Gabriel also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What San Gabriel families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near San Gabriel → 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.