Public schools in Alhambra, CA
11 open public schools with an address in Alhambra, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,632
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Alhambra public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Alhambra, CA: 9 elementary, 2 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,632 students, an average of 876 per school. The largest campus is Mark Keppel High (2,201 students), and the largest elementary school is Martha Baldwin Elementary (923).
Every listed school belongs to Alhambra Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 47% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alhambra
Elementary schools in Alhambra
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emery Park Elementary Alhambra Unified | KG–08 | 383 | 19.7:1 | |
| Fremont Elementary Alhambra Unified | KG–08 | 654 | 20.5:1 | |
| Garfield Elementary Alhambra Unified | KG–08 | 577 | 18.6:1 | |
| Granada Elementary Alhambra Unified | KG–08 | 348 | 17.2:1 | |
| Marguerita Elementary Alhambra Unified | KG–08 | 445 | 22.1:1 | |
| Martha Baldwin Elementary Alhambra Unified | KG–08 | 923 | 25.3:1 | |
| Park Elementary Alhambra Unified | KG–08 | 581 | 24.3:1 | |
| Ramona Elementary Alhambra Unified | KG–08 | 650 | 24.7:1 | |
| William Northrup Elementary Alhambra Unified | KG–08 | 814 | 22:1 |
High schools in Alhambra
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra High Alhambra Unified | 09–12 | 2,056 | 21.4:1 | |
| Mark Keppel High Alhambra Unified | 09–12 | 2,201 | 26:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic45.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian45.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Alhambra schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,632 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alhambra
How many public schools are in Alhambra, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Alhambra: 9 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 9,632 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alhambra?
All listed public schools with an address in Alhambra belong to Alhambra Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Alhambra?
Mark Keppel High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alhambra, with 2,201 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alhambra?
No school with an address in Alhambra is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alhambra schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alhambra public schools is 22:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alhambra guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities