Public schools in Monrovia, CA
11 open public schools with an address in Monrovia, 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
4,920
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Monrovia public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Monrovia, CA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,920 students, an average of 492 per school. The largest campus is Monrovia High (1,455 students), and the largest elementary school is Plymouth Elementary (547).
Every listed school belongs to Monrovia 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 22.6:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 62% 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 Monrovia
Elementary schools in Monrovia
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy Monrovia Unified | KG–06 | 368 | 20.4:1 | |
| Mayflower Elementary Monrovia Unified | KG–06 | 524 | 22.8:1 | |
| Monroe Elementary Monrovia Unified | KG–06 | 452 | 22.6:1 | |
| Plymouth Elementary Monrovia Unified | KG–06 | 547 | 23.3:1 | |
| Wild Rose School of Creative Monrovia Unified | KG–06 | 416 | 21.4:1 |
Middle schools in Monrovia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Middle Monrovia Unified | 07–08 | 634 | 22.6:1 | |
| Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet Monrovia Unified · Magnet | 07–08 | 424 | 23.3:1 |
High schools in Monrovia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Oaks High Monrovia Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 49 | 10.8:1 | |
| Monrovia High Monrovia Unified | 09–12 | 1,455 | 24.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Monrovia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Early Learning Center Monrovia Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| Mountain Park Monrovia Unified | KG–12 | 51 | 10.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.6%
- Hispanic63%
- Black4.2%
- Asian11.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Monrovia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,920 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monrovia
How many public schools are in Monrovia, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Monrovia: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,920 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Monrovia?
All listed public schools with an address in Monrovia belong to Monrovia 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 Monrovia?
Monrovia High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monrovia, with 1,455 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monrovia?
No school with an address in Monrovia 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 Monrovia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monrovia public schools is 22.6:1, 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 Monrovia 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