Monterey Highlands Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Monterey Park, California 91754 · Alhambra Unified
#736 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#10271 of 50,301 nationally
About Monterey Highlands Elementary
Monterey Highlands Elementary is a public elementary located in Monterey Park, in the Alhambra Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 917 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 736th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 917.
There are 9 schools in Monterey Park; Monterey Highlands Elementary ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Monterey Highlands Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Monterey Highlands Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brightwood Elementary
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804 students · 1.3 km away
Fremont Elementary
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654 students · 1.5 km away
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313 students · 1.6 km away
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science
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Robert Hill Lane Elementary
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248 students · 2.0 km away
KIPP Iluminar Academy
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593 students · 2.0 km away
KIPP Sol Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
465 students · 2.0 km away
Ednovate - Encore Arts and Media College Prep
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48 students · 2.1 km away
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
170 students · 2.2 km away
Brooklyn Avenue
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
510 students · 2.2 km away
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Farmdale Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monterey Highlands Elementary a good school?
Monterey Highlands Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #736 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Monterey Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Monterey Highlands Elementary ranks #736 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #10271 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Monterey Highlands Elementary?
Monterey Highlands Elementary had 917 students in 2025.
Is Monterey Highlands Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Monterey Highlands Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Monterey Highlands Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Monterey Highlands Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.