For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,744 students in South El Monte, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South El Monte, CA are Dean L. Shively, Potrero Elementary School and Monte Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South El Monte, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in South El Monte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South El Monte, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dean L. Shively
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1431 North Central Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 580-0610
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Potrero Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 North Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 350-9386
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11111 Thienes Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4650
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4650
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
South El Monte, California 51爆料s (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 middle schools in South El Monte, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South El Monte, CA include Dean L. Shively, Potrero Elementary School and Monte Vista Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in South El Monte?
3 public middle schools are located in South El Monte.
What is the racial composition of students in South El Monte?
South El Monte public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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