Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 91744

This analysis examines 14 elementary schools in zip code 91744 (La Puente, CA), serving grades K-5 or K-6 across the Hacienda la Puente Unified and Rowland Unified districts, all serving high-poverty communities with free/reduced lunch rates from 75% to 96%.

When comparing schools, Workman Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 61st percentile with the highest test scores in the area. Fairgrove Academy shows the most improvement, jumping to a 3-star rating, while Hurley Elementary has the best attendance record despite having the highest poverty rate. Most schools, however, perform below state averages, with 10 of the 14 showing declining rankings over recent years.

Key findings for parents include a significant weakness in science education across all schools and a pattern where higher per-student spending or lower class sizes do not guarantee better academic results. The schools in Hacienda la Puente Unified show a wider range of performance, while those in Rowland Unified are more consistently low-ranked. The data suggests that targeted strategies from the higher-performing schools could be key to improvement across this community.