For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,934 students in Monrovia, CA (there are , serving 692 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Monrovia, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Monrovia, CA are Mayflower Elementary School, Clifton Middle School and Monrovia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monrovia, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Monrovia have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monrovia, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayflower Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 North Mayflower Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2200
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2200
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Clifton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 South Ivy Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2600
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Monrovia High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
845 West Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2800
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #44.
Canyon Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Royal Oaks Dr.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3000
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #55.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Boley St.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2400
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2400
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 West Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2300
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2300
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 East Lemon Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2100
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2100
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #88.
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 West Duarte Rd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2700
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #99.
Wild Rose School Of Creative
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 Jasmine Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2500
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2500
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Park
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 South Mountain Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3014
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-3014
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South Canyon Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2001
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Monrovia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Quest Academy Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1831 Santa Fe Pl.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2776
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 471-2776
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monrovia, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Monrovia, CA include Mayflower Elementary School, Clifton Middle School and Monrovia High School.
How many public schools are located in Monrovia?
11 public schools are located in Monrovia.
What percentage of students in Monrovia go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Monrovia are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monrovia?
Monrovia public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monrovia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monrovia include: Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet vs. Clifton Middle School, Clifton Middle School vs. Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet, Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy vs. Mayflower Elementary School
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