Garfield Elementary
Bell Gardens, CA · Montebello Unified · Grades K-5
4,271st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
Garfield Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary 4,271st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2015 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Garfield Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 244 students tested
Garfield Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 499 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.0% | 97.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.1% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Garfield Elementary
Typical home value $689K in zip 90201 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garfield Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryMontebello Unified · 0.7 mi away3,837th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 28% - 1Suva ElementaryMontebello Unified · 0.7 mi away5,135th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 18% - 4Bell Gardens ElementaryMontebello Unified · 0.9 mi away3,625th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 32% - 7Rio Hondo ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.2 mi away2,062nd of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 46% - 3Park Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.3 mi away4,373rd of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 22% - 9Williams (Spencer V.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.4 mi away720th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 75% - 4Ellen Ochoa Learning CenterLos Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi away3,559th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 29% - 8Price (Maude) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.5 mi away1,586th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garfield Elementary in?
Garfield Elementary is part of the Montebello Unified district in Bell Gardens, California.
Is Garfield Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary 4,271st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield Elementary?
Hispanic 98%, Two or more races 1% (499 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90201 is $689K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.