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Best West Covina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,650 students in West Covina, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,087 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in West Covina, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Covina, CA are Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West Covina, Merced Elementary School and San Jose Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Covina, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in West Covina have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in West Covina, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West Covina
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2226 East Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 332-7217
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Merced Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1545 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1700
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
San Jose Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2021 West Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-1693
Gr: K-8 | 1,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
409 South Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Rowland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1355 East Rowland Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 974-4700
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Grovecenter Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
775 North Lark Ellen Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4400
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Workman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1941 East Workman Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4900
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Merlinda Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1120 South Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1720
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1615 West Eldred Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4830
Gr: K-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Vine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1901 East Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1790
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Telesis Academy Of Science & Math
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Hollencrest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Orangewood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1440 South Orange Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4820
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1624 West Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1225 East Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 931-1740
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
West Covina High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1609 East Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,756 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
California Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1125 Bainbridge
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4800
Gr: 3-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hollingworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3003 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(909) 598-3661
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Walnut Grove Intermediate
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
614 East Vine
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-7018
Gr: 7-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 West Durness
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 939-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Giano Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 South Giano Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Coronado High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 East Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 931-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Wescove Elementary School
1010 West Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 939-4870
Gr: K-2 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in West Covina, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in West Covina, CA include Mt. Sac Early College Academy At West Covina, Merced Elementary School and San Jose Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in West Covina?
23 public schools are located in West Covina.
What percentage of students in West Covina go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in West Covina are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Covina?
West Covina public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Covina are often viewed compared to one another?

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