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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8

Monterey Highlands Elementary

Alhambra Unified · Los Angeles County · 400 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA 91754-2204

(626) 570-6220 · www.ausd.us

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10/10
#416
Rank 416 out of 5,722
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #353 · 94th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #377 · 93rd percentile
Science9/10 · #621 · 89th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Monterey Highlands Elementary sits in the heart of Monterey Park, a vibrant, predominantly Asian-American community just east of Los Angeles that's known for its incredible food scene, tight-knit neighborhoods, and strong emphasis on education. Scoring in the 93rd percentile statewide, this K-8 school draws families who value academic rigor and consistency across all grade levels — particularly in English and math — without having to navigate the private school route. If you're raising kids in the San Gabriel Valley and want a school where high expectations feel like the community norm rather than the exception, Monterey Highlands is the kind of place neighbors genuinely recommend to each other.

Student Demographics

618 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
349 (56%)
Hispanic
206 (33%)
Multiple Races
28 (5%)
White
14 (2%)
Filipino
12 (2%)
Other
9 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners191 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged276 (45%)
Students with Disabilities33 (5%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

917
Enrollment
38.3
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15.9
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 Programs8/10 · #1225 · 80th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found