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26 schools in El Monte

California · Public K-12

Parents in El Monte have 26 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 14,878 students (20 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high).

7-year change in El Monte

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,878
-4,709 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
26
-4 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
85%
was 86%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
14%
was 13%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Arroyo HighHigh09-121,638
Baker ElementaryElementaryKG-06601
Cherrylee ElementaryElementaryKG-06292
Columbia ElementaryElementaryKG-08706
Cortada ElementaryElementaryKG-06322
Durfee ElementaryElementaryKG-081,120
El Monte HighHigh09-121,383
El Monte Union High School Community DayHigh09-1225
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation HighHigh10-12293
Gidley ElementaryElementaryKG-08454
La Primaria ElementaryElementaryKG-03242
Legore ElementaryElementaryKG-06516
Maxson ElementaryElementaryKG-06433
Miramonte ElementaryElementaryKG-06438
Monte Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-08785
Mountain View HighHigh09-121,123
New Lexington ElementaryElementaryKG-06313
Parkview ElementaryElementaryKG-08920
Potrero ElementaryElementaryKG-08596
Rio Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-06294
Shirpser ElementaryElementaryKG-06440
Thompson ElementaryElementaryKG-0821
Twin Lakes ElementaryMiddle03-08502
Wilkerson ElementaryElementaryKG-06325
Willard F. Payne ElementaryElementaryKG-06534
Wright ElementaryElementaryKG-08562

About El Monte

Across El Monte, California, 26 public schools educates about 14,878 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 20 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in El Monte has declined 24% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 19,587 students to 14,878. The school count fell from 30 to 26 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for El Monte discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in El Monte, California?
There are 26 public K-12 schools in El Monte, with a combined enrollment of about 14,878.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in El Monte?
El Monte has 20 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in El Monte?
Arroyo High is the largest public school in El Monte by enrollment, with approximately 1,638 students.
What school districts serve El Monte?
El Monte is served by 3 public school districts, including Mountain View Elementary, El Monte City, El Monte Union High.
What grade levels do public schools in El Monte cover?
Public schools in El Monte serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.