Birney Tech Academy

Birney Tech Academy sits in Pico Rivera, a tight-knit, working-class community in the southeast San Gabriel Valley where neighbors tend to know each other and local pride runs deep. The school's tech-focused identity gives it a distinctive edge for an elementary, making it a natural draw for families who want their kids building foundational digital and STEM skills early — and the above-average science scores suggest that mission is taking hold. It's a solid middle-of-the-pack option in a competitive Los Angeles County landscape, and for families rooted in the Pico Rivera community, the combination of neighborhood familiarity and a forward-looking curriculum is a genuinely appealing package.