New Temple

Tucked into the quiet, working-class community of South El Monte, New Temple Elementary is a solid neighborhood school that consistently performs above the majority of California elementary schools — a real bright spot in the Valle Lindo district. Families who value a tight-knit school community where teachers know their students will feel right at home here, and the school's strong English scores suggest a genuine focus on foundational literacy. South El Monte itself is a modest, family-oriented suburb just east of the 710 freeway, where the pace is unhurried and the sense of community runs deep.