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Best Schools in Hacienda Heights, California

24 schools · 12 Elementary · 2 Middle · 7 High · 3 Other

Public: 18
Private: 6
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.4/10
Estimated Scores: 11%
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Choosing a school in Hacienda Heights?

Use this page to compare every school in Hacienda Heights by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Cedarlane Academy

8.8/10

Elementary · Hacienda La Puente Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Los Altos Elementary

7.9/10

Elementary · Hacienda La Puente Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Los Altos High

7.9/10

High · Hacienda La Puente Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Hacienda Heights for 2026 are Cedarlane Academy (8.8/10), Los Altos Elementary (7.9/10), and Los Altos High (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

24

18 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.4

out of 10

Median Home

$691,050

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Cedarlane Academy

Rates 8.8/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hacienda Heights schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Palm Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +4.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hacienda Heights schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Hacienda Heights

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 16 rated schools; 24 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Cedarlane Academy8.8 / 10
2Los Altos Elementary7.9 / 10
3Los Altos High7.9 / 10
4Glen A. Wilson High7.6 / 10
5Palm Elementary7.4 / 10
6Kwis Elementary7.3 / 10
7Bixby Elementary7.1 / 10
8Orange Grove Middle6.5 / 10
9Newton Middle6.3 / 10
10Mesa Robles6.2 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.4/10

39% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$95,789

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$691,050

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
26%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
33 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Hacienda Heights compares

California rank

#303 of 599

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.0

above California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$96k

96% of California median

Schools in this city

18

Hacienda La Puente Unified runs Hacienda Heights's public schools

18 public schools. Hacienda La Puente Unified is the only district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Hacienda Heights is a Hacienda La Puente Unified school (18 of 18).

Among 16 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.8 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Hacienda Heights, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Hacienda Heights, California

Hacienda Heights, California runs 16 ranked public schools across elementary through high school, giving parents a defined, manageable field to evaluate. The city's average school score sits at 6.3 out of 10, which places it in competitive territory for the Los Angeles metro — solid middle ground, but with meaningful spread across the range.

The standout fact for parents doing serious comparisons: 5 of those 16 schools, or 31%, score 7 or above. That concentration of high-performers at the top third of the field is the real story here. Two schools share the ceiling. Wedgeworth Elementary and Glen A. Wilson High both score 8.8 out of 10, which means Hacienda Heights offers a rare through-line — a top-rated elementary feed and a top-rated high school in the same community. Families with kids spanning multiple grade levels will find that continuity meaningful.

Below those two, the performance curve stays respectable. Bixby Elementary scores 8.1, landing it comfortably in the city's top tier. Cedarlane Academy (7.6) and Mesa Robles (7.4) round out the schools above the 7-point threshold, both at the elementary level. That means four of the city's five strongest performers are elementary schools — parents of younger children have the widest set of high-quality options to work with.

The practical picture for parents: Hacienda Heights rewards targeting. The average of 6.3 tells you some schools sit well below the leaders, so address zone matters more here than in districts where performance is uniformly strong. If you are mapping a long-term path, the combination of Wedgeworth or Bixby at the elementary level feeding toward Glen A. Wilson High represents one of the more coherent K-12 trajectories available in the eastern San Gabriel Valley. Check current enrollment boundaries carefully — several top-rated schools serve tight geographic zones, and proximity does not guarantee access.

Filter by ZIP:91745(21)

Elementary Schools

12 schools
#SchoolRating
1633 students · Kindergarten–8th8.8
2375 students · Kindergarten–5th7.9
3227 students · Kindergarten–5th7.4
4294 students · Kindergarten–5th7.3
5240 students · Kindergarten–5th7.1
61,179 students · Kindergarten–8th6.2
7619 students · Kindergarten–5th5.9
8493 students · Kindergarten–5th5.8
9568 students · Kindergarten–5th5.6
10199 students · Kindergarten–5th3.8
Show all 12 elementary schools in Hacienda Heights

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

2 schools
#SchoolRating
1305 students · 6th–8th6.5
2571 students · 6th–8th6.3

High Schools

7 schools
#SchoolRating
11,574 students · 9th–12th7.9
21,422 students · 9th–12th7.6
3105 students · 9th–12th4.7
48 students · 7th–12th—
Private Schools3 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1130 students · Kindergarten–12thNot Rated
27 students · Kindergarten–11thNot Rated
312 students · 9th–12thNot Rated

Other Schools

3 schools
#SchoolRating
1162 students · Kindergarten–12th4.4
27 students · Kindergarten–12th—
Private Schools1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

169 students · Pre-K–12thNot Rated

Schools in Hacienda Heights

Hacienda Heights, California · 24 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$95,789

Median Home Value

$691,050

Median Rent

$2,025/mo

Population

83,252

College Educated

26%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

33 min

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Community Profile

Hacienda Heights has a median household income of $95,789. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $691,050, with a median rent of $2,025/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.5%. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Elementary
12
Middle
2
High
7
Other
3

How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Hacienda Heights, California

How many schools are in Hacienda Heights, California?

Hacienda Heights has 24 schools, including 18 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Hacienda Heights, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hacienda Heights is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Hacienda Heights, California?

The top-ranked school in Hacienda Heights on MySchoolScout is Cedarlane Academy with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Hacienda Heights, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Hacienda Heights on MySchoolScout is Cedarlane Academy with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Hacienda Heights, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Hacienda Heights on MySchoolScout is Orange Grove Middle with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What is the best high school in Hacienda Heights, California?

The top-ranked high school in Hacienda Heights on MySchoolScout is Los Altos High with a composite score of 7.9/10.

How many school districts serve Hacienda Heights, California?

Hacienda Heights is served by 1 school district: Hacienda La Puente Unified.

What is the education level in Hacienda Heights, California?

According to Census data, 26% of adults in Hacienda Heights have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Hacienda Heights, California?

The median household income in Hacienda Heights is approximately $95,789 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Hacienda Heights, California?

Yes, Hacienda Heights has 6 private schools alongside 18 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mark's Lutheran School with a score of 6.5/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hacienda Heights, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hacienda Heights is 17.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hacienda Heights, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.