Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology

Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology sits in the quiet, suburban stretch of Walnut, a community in the eastern San Gabriel Valley known for its tree-lined streets and strong emphasis on education. As a K-8 school blending arts and technology into its curriculum, it's a natural draw for families who want their kids to develop creative and technical skills alongside core academics — and the above-average English scores suggest that foundation is showing up in the classroom. Families who appreciate a longer school journey in one place, without the disruption of a middle school transition, tend to thrive here.