Durfee Elementary

Durfee Elementary stands out in El Monte as one of the stronger academic options in a district where finding a school with solid across-the-board scores takes some research. The school's English scores are a particular bright spot, making it a good fit for families who prioritize literacy and language development in the early grades. El Monte itself is a working-class, tight-knit community in the San Gabriel Valley where schools with consistent academic performance like Durfee tend to attract families who are serious about education and willing to stay through the middle school years thanks to the K-8 setup.