For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,429 students in Pico Rivera, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pico Rivera, CA are Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy, El Rancho High School and Ruben Salazar Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pico Rivera, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pico Rivera have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Pico Rivera, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Rancho High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Pico Rivera, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8110 Paramount Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7560
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
El Rancho High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 South Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ruben Salazar Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Pico Rivera, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eugene A. Obregon (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3300 Sandoval Ave
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3300 Sandoval St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 463-0258
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
9115 East Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5009
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5009
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
4211 South Columbia St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5108
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-5108
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pico Rivera, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pico Rivera, CA include Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy, El Rancho High School and Ruben Salazar Continuation.
How many public high schools are located in Pico Rivera?
3 public high schools are located in Pico Rivera.
What is the racial composition of students in Pico Rivera?
Pico Rivera public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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