Summary:
Temple City, California is served by eight public schools across two districts, educating approximately 4,935 students from elementary through high school, with most belonging to the high-performing Temple City Unified district.
The traditional schools in the Temple City Unified district consistently excel, with Temple City High standing out as a top-tier high school boasting a 96.3% graduation rate and very low chronic absenteeism. Among middle schools, Oak Avenue Intermediate achieves the district's highest math scores. The elementary schools, including Longden Elementary, La Rosa Elementary, and Cloverly Elementary, all perform well above state averages. Cleminson Elementary, part of the El Monte City district, has lower test scores than its Temple City counterparts but maintains the area's best attendance rate.
Notably, the two alternative high schools present a stark contrast: Temple City Alternative has a perfect graduation rate, while Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center struggles with very low test scores and high absenteeism despite significant per-student funding. Overall, parents can expect strong, consistent academic results and excellent attendance across the district's mainstream schools.
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