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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Monte Vista Elementary

Glendale Unified · Los Angeles County · 2620 Orange Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214-2199

(818) 248-2617

10/10
#54
Rank 54 out of 5,722
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #45 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #78 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #101 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of La Crescenta — a quiet, tight-knit community that feels a world away from the bustle of Los Angeles despite being just minutes from it — Monte Vista Elementary consistently performs at the very top of California's elementary schools, making it one of the most sought-after addresses in the San Gabriel Valley. Families here tend to be deeply invested in education, and that culture shows up both in the classroom and in the strong parent community that surrounds the school. If you're drawn to a neighborhood where kids still play outside, neighbors know each other's names, and academic expectations are genuinely high, La Crescenta and Monte Vista are worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

393 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
220 (56%)
White
111 (28%)
Multiple Races
29 (7%)
Hispanic
26 (7%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners66 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged189 (48%)
Students with Disabilities27 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

721
Enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
24.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2443 · 60th percentile

110 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found