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15 schools in Pico Rivera

California · Public K-12

Public-school families in Pico Rivera pick from 15 campuses serving the city's roughly 6,946 K-12 students (10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Pico Rivera

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,946
-2,030 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
97%
was 98%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Birney Tech AcademyElementaryKG-05344
Durfee ElementaryElementaryKG-05322
Early Learning ProgramElementaryM-M·
El Rancho HighHigh09-121,995
Magee Academy of Arts & SciencesElementaryKG-05376
Montebello Gardens ElementaryElementaryKG-05230
North Park Academy of the ArtsMiddle06-08512
North Ranchito ElementaryElementaryKG-05319
Rio Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-05370
Rivera ElementaryElementaryKG-05473
Rivera MiddleMiddle06-08544
Ruben Salazar ContinuationHigh09-12178
South Ranchito Dual Language AcademyElementaryKG-05351
STEAM Academy @ BurkeMiddle06-08534
Valencia Academy of the ArtsElementaryKG-05398

About Pico Rivera

Public education in Pico Rivera, California runs across 15 schools that serves roughly 6,946 students. By footprint, Pico Rivera sits in the middle-population bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Pico Rivera is around 463 students, 20% meaningfully below the California average of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,946 students, decreased 23% from the 8,976 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 15 to 14 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Pico Rivera discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Pico Rivera, California?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Pico Rivera, with a combined enrollment of about 6,946.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera has 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pico Rivera?
El Rancho High is the largest public school in Pico Rivera by enrollment, with approximately 1,995 students.
What school districts serve Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera is served by 2 public school districts, including El Rancho Unified, Montebello Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Pico Rivera cover?
Public schools in Pico Rivera serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.