For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,276 students in South El Monte, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in South El Monte, CA is South El Monte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South El Monte, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South El Monte have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
South El Monte, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South El Monte High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South El Monte, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South El Monte High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
South El Monte, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11050 Fineview St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
2131 Loma Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South El Monte, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in South El Monte, CA include South El Monte High School.
How many public high schools are located in South El Monte?
1 public high schools are located in South El Monte.
What is the racial composition of students in South El Monte?
South El Monte public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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