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Best Rowland Heights Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,457 students in Rowland Heights, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rowland Heights, CA are Shelyn Elementary School, Blandford Elementary School and Killian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowland Heights, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rowland Heights have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rowland Heights, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelyn Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19500 East Nacora St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 444-0584
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Blandford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2601 Blandford Dr.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 965-3410
Gr: K-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Killian Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19100 East Killian St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-6409
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Jellick Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 South Jellick Ave.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-1275
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Rowland Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2036 South Fullerton Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-3441
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rowland Heights, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rowland Heights, CA include Shelyn Elementary School, Blandford Elementary School and Killian Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rowland Heights?
5 public elementary schools are located in Rowland Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland Heights?
Rowland Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rowland Heights are often viewed compared to one another?

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