For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,525 students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Montebello are Washington Elementary School, Wilcox Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 West Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-3621
Grades: K-5
| 716 students
Rank: #22.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
816 Donna Way
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1833
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1833
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Madison Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-2435
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
La Merced Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #55.
La Merced Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 North Poplar Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043
Grades: K-7
| 649 students
Rank: #66.
Eastmont Intermediate
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Bradshawe Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5133
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #77.
Montebello Intermediate
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Whittier Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5111
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #88.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Greenwood Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-4605
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA include Washington Elementary School, Wilcox Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello?
8 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello?
the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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