Valentine Elementary

San Marino is one of those quietly exceptional communities in the San Gabriel Valley where academic expectations run high and families are deeply invested in their kids' education — and Valentine Elementary fits right in. Sitting near the top of statewide rankings, Valentine draws families who want rigorous academics in a tight-knit neighborhood school setting, with English, math, and science scores that are among the best in California. It's the kind of place where the community around the school is just as engaged as the school itself, making it a natural fit for families who see education as a true priority from the very start.