For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,632 students in Alhambra, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,012 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Alhambra, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alhambra, CA are Martha Baldwin Elementary School, Mark Keppel High School and Ramona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alhambra, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Alhambra have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alhambra, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martha Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 South Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300
Gr: K-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mark Keppel High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 East Hellman Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6710
Gr: 9-12 | 2,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 West Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3660
Gr: K-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 North Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
William Northrup Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 South Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
Gr: K-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 West Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Gr: K-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Alhambra High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 South Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910
Gr: 9-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 South Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3360
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Marguerita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1603 South Marguerita Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3620
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Emery Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2821 West Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Granada Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Granada Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alhambra, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Alhambra, CA include Martha Baldwin Elementary School, Mark Keppel High School and Ramona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alhambra?
11 public schools are located in Alhambra.
What percentage of students in Alhambra go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Alhambra are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra?
Alhambra public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Alhambra are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Alhambra include: Emery Park Elementary School vs. Marguerita Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School vs. Martha Baldwin Elementary School, Marguerita Elementary School vs. Emery Park Elementary School
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