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7 schools in Bell Gardens

California · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Bell Gardens? The city has 7 K-12 options totaling roughly 5,829 students (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Bell Gardens

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,829
-2,513 (-30%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
99%
was 99%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bell Gardens ElementaryElementaryKG-05624
Bell Gardens HighHigh09-122,046
Bell Gardens IntermediateMiddle06-08790
Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryElementaryKG-05702
Garfield ElementaryElementaryKG-05455
Suva ElementaryElementaryKG-05562
Suva IntermediateMiddle06-08650

About Bell Gardens

Public education in Bell Gardens, California runs across 7 schools that hosts roughly 5,829 students. By footprint, Bell Gardens sits in the medium-population bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 833, noticeably above the state mean of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,829 students, declined 30% from the 8,342 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Bell Gardens discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bell Gardens?
Bell Gardens, California has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,829 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Bell Gardens?
Bell Gardens has 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Bell Gardens?
Bell Gardens High is the largest public school in Bell Gardens by enrollment, with approximately 2,046 students.
What school districts serve Bell Gardens?
Bell Gardens public schools are operated by Montebello Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Bell Gardens cover?
Public schools in Bell Gardens serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.