Public schools in San Gabriel, CA
13 open public schools with an address in San Gabriel, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,478
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of San Gabriel public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in San Gabriel, CA: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,478 students, an average of 623 per school. The largest campus is San Gabriel High (1,761 students), and the largest elementary school is Emperor Elementary (650).
San Gabriel Unified operates the most schools here (8), and 4 regular districts have at least one San Gabriel campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 23:1, higher than 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 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% 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 San Gabriel
San Gabriel Unified
Public school district
8 schools in San Gabriel
Garvey Elementary
Public school district
2 schools in San Gabriel · 12 total
Alhambra Unified
Public school district
1 school in San Gabriel · 16 total
Options for Youth San Gabriel District
Independent charter agency
1 school in San Gabriel
Temple City Unified
Public school district
1 school in San Gabriel · 9 total
Elementary schools in San Gabriel
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Elementary San Gabriel Unified | KG–05 | 232 | 21.1:1 | |
| Dewey Avenue Elementary Garvey Elementary | KG–06 | 341 | 22.7:1 | |
| Emperor Elementary Temple City Unified | KG–06 | 650 | 28.9:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary San Gabriel Unified | KG–05 | 618 | 23.4:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary San Gabriel Unified | KG–05 | 365 | 20.3:1 | |
| Washington Elementary San Gabriel Unified | KG–05 | 401 | 23.6:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary San Gabriel Unified | KG–05 | 379 | 23.7:1 |
Middle schools in San Gabriel
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle San Gabriel Unified | 06–08 | 1,013 | 21.7:1 |
High schools in San Gabriel
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar High San Gabriel Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 36 | 9.1:1 | |
| Gabrielino High San Gabriel Unified | 09–12 | 1,438 | 22.5:1 | |
| Options for Youth San Gabriel Options for Youth San Gabriel District · Charter | 07–12 | 244 | 26.6:1 | |
| San Gabriel High Alhambra Unified | 09–12 | 1,761 | 24.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in San Gabriel
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Early Education Center Garvey Elementary | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic38.8%
- Black0.7%
- Asian51.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 San Gabriel schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,478 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Gabriel
How many public schools are in San Gabriel, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in San Gabriel: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,478 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Gabriel?
Schools with an address in San Gabriel belong to 5 education agencies, led by San Gabriel Unified (8 schools), Garvey Elementary (2 schools), Alhambra Unified (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in San Gabriel?
San Gabriel High reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Gabriel, with 1,761 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Gabriel?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in San Gabriel are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Options for Youth San Gabriel. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Gabriel schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Gabriel public schools is 23:1, higher than 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 San Gabriel 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