Public schools in Temple City, CA
9 open public schools with an address in Temple City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,935
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Temple City public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Temple City, CA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,935 students, an average of 617 per school. The largest campus is Temple City High (1,779 students), and the largest elementary school is Longden Elementary (936).
Temple City Unified operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Temple City campus. 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 24.1:1, 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 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 42% 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 Temple City
Elementary schools in Temple City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleminson Elementary El Monte City | KG–06 | 316 | 22.6:1 | |
| La Rosa Elementary Temple City Unified | KG–03 | 543 | 21.7:1 | |
| Longden Elementary Temple City Unified | KG–06 | 936 | 27.5:1 |
Middle schools in Temple City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverly Elementary Temple City Unified | 04–06 | 460 | 30.7:1 | |
| Oak Avenue Intermediate Temple City Unified | 07–08 | 839 | 24.1:1 |
High schools in Temple City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center Temple City Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 34 | 8.5:1 | |
| Temple City High Temple City Unified | 09–12 | 1,779 | 24:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Temple City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple City Alternative Temple City Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 28 | 28.6:1 | |
| Temple City Early Learning Academy (TCELA) Temple City Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic25.2%
- Black0.6%
- Asian65.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Temple City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,935 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Temple City
How many public schools are in Temple City, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Temple City: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,935 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Temple City?
Schools with an address in Temple City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Temple City Unified (8 schools), El Monte City (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 Temple City?
Temple City High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Temple City, with 1,779 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Temple City?
No school with an address in Temple City 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 Temple City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Temple City public schools is 24.1:1, 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 Temple City 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